Basic, general sayings

I know among the answers I'm going to get here are going to include ones like, "It depends on the position."

I read or heard somewhere something like if pieces ahead trade pawns, and if pawns ahead trade pieces. Two questions: is my faulty memory correct about the saying, and is this generally true?

Thanks!

@Jayboman1579

I have hears that. The question is if you eant to get to the end game. If you have the extra pawn, then head to the end game.

If you are ahead a piece cement your position by getting rid of the pawns that could be promoted.

At least that is how I viewed it.

Probably the best advice but least used by me anyhow...

See a good move, look for a better move.

@Eladar

"See a good move, look for a better move." Em Lasker, I believe. I think he interjected between sentences to sit one's hands whilst looking for a better move.

if your position is hopeless offer a draw

@lemondrop said
if your position is hopeless offer a draw

On red hot pawn, if your position is hopeless play as slowly as possible.

Think long, think wrong
When in a losing position give your opponent many choices to make on each move
A rook (wild pig) on the 7th is worth a pawn

Don't help your opponent improve their position

@jayboman1579 said
I know among the answers I'm going to get here are going to include ones like, "It depends on the position."

I read or heard somewhere something like if pieces ahead trade pawns, and if pawns ahead trade pieces. Two questions: is my faulty memory correct about the saying, and is this generally true?

Thanks!

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@Jayboman1579

A knight on the rim is dim.

Check all checks!

Look for loose pieces.

Castle early, castle often.

Develop, develop, develop!

A pawn is a pawn.

If White makes a slight mistake in the opening, it will draw; if Black does, it will lose.

When a weaker player than yourself makes a mistake, don't pounce on it immediately; be patient, there will be others later.