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(Message started by: 722caasi on Sep 22nd, 2010, 3:26am)
Title: Unrelated pieces of moves
Post by 722caasi on Sep 22nd, 2010, 3:26am
I have noticed that many moves involve two separate parts, such as three step move-and-pull, and then an entirely separate step. I was wondering what use that final step is most useful for, because I often seem to either waste it or not use it to its full advantage.
Title: Re: Unrelated pieces of moves
Post by omar on Sep 22nd, 2010, 8:57pm
In many positions the first two or three steps are required to avoid tactical blunders. I try to use the last available steps towards some strategic goals.
Title: Re: Unrelated pieces of moves
Post by Adanac on Sep 23rd, 2010, 6:48pm

on 09/22/10 at 03:26:12, 722caasi wrote:
I have noticed that many moves involve two separate parts, such as three step move-and-pull, and then an entirely separate step. I was wondering what use that final step is most useful for, because I often seem to either waste it or not use it to its full advantage.


Whenever I have 1 extra step left over, I usually look towards reinforcing traps or closing holes in my defensive wall.  For example, if I have 4 rabbits on the west side but only 2 on the east side, then I'll slowly move 1 rabbit over each time I have an extra step to use.  Especially if I think there's a long-term chance for counter-play by my opponent on the east wing.

If there's a tactical battle looming around a certain trap, I'll often triple-protect it if there's a potential 3rd defender just 1 step away.


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