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→Controlling the center of the board
====Controlling the center of the board====
====Controlling the center of the board====
The center of the board is the most important area to control. In general, players with control over the central squares can launch successful attacks or place their opponents in a bind.
The center of the board is the most important area to control. In general, players with control over the central squares can launch successful attacks or place their opponents in a bind. Traditionally this is achieved through placing pawns in central locations (d4 or e4 for white). However modern play beginning with Nimzovitch has shown this can also be achieved with pieces.
====Spatial control====
====Spatial control====