Chess Fundamentals #5: Trades

"What am I achieving by making this trade?" This is a simple question that many chess players fail to ask! In this video I explore various types of even trades (pawn-for-pawn, bishop-for-knight, etc.) and describe how you should evaluate them. Sometimes the best answer is not to trade at all!

Chess Fundamentals #1: Undefended Pieces:    • Chess Fundamentals #1: Undefended Pieces  
Chess Fundamentals #2: Coordination    • Chess Fundamentals #2: Coordination  
Chess Fundamentals #3: Typical Mistakes    • Chess Fundamentals #3: Typical Mistakes  
Chess Fundamentals #4: Pawn Play
   • Chess Fundamentals #4: Pawn Play  

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