Finds the most stubborn defence in difficult positions.
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Finds the most stubborn defence in difficult positions.
Finding the most stubborn defence in a bad position is a skill too. First fully understand your opponent's threat: what do they want to win, where do they want to break in?
Defensive tools: protect or move the threatened piece, trade the attacking piece, create a counter-threat, give your king an escape square. Counterattack is often better than passive defence.
If you are about to lose, look for saving resources before resigning: perpetual check, stalemate traps, the Philidor defence in rook endgames. Many games are saved from 'lost' positions.