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Also, the hypermodern chess style actually involves letting the opponent occupy the centre and then applying pressure from long range with pieces, looking for w

by maest 5y ago

Also, the hypermodern chess style actually involves letting the opponent occupy the centre and then applying pressure from long range with pieces, looking for weaknesses in the opponent's defence. https://www.chess.com/terms/hypermodern-chess https://www.chess.com/terms/hypermodern-chess

llimllib 5y ago
(where "hypermodern" means "early 20th century")
zsmi 5y ago
And it's way harder to pull off than just good old fashioned, cease the center and bludgeon the opponent. Especially against a competent opponent.