Classification of positions

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A: By phases of the game

Here there are opening, middle game and endgame positions, and it is probably useful to subdivide each into early/late:

B: By opening

This isn't really an effective way to classify, though there are perhaps such things as 'typical Takemiya sanrensei positions'. Ryojimari positions are fairly characteristic.

C: By middle game features

This, in contrast, probably does help. For example suppose there is no large framework. Then the game has become a 'game of small groups'. This type of game is normally won by the player with better reading, so it is best avoided (unless you are strong).

Charles Matthews


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