Activity of the pieces
The most important single feature of a chess position is the activity of the pieces.
– Michael Stean, Simple Chess
The primary constraint on piece's activity is the Pawn structure.
– Michael Stean, Simple Chess
The job of the chessplayer must therefore be to use his skill to create a Pawn set-up which will allow his own pieces the optimum freedom and stability, while denying his opponent's similar scope.
– Michael Stean, Simple Chess
Look after your Pawns
Look after your Pawns and your pieces will look after themselves.
– Michael Stean, Simple Chess
