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Most Important MiddleGame Principles Chess 202

I do not have a video for the middlegame principles, so I want to share with you how I keep getting perfect grades in college.

Centralize your pieces
This idea should look similar to lesson 2 with the knights. Where you try to get all your pieces to be in the center because they all control more spaces.

 Trade your side pawns for the central pawns
The central pawns are generally considered to be more valuable than the side pawns. This is because central pawns allow controlling important central squares (d4-d5-e4-e5) which can be used to support pieces and develop a strong attack not only in the center. At the same time, central pawns provide space and increase pieces of mobility.
Therefore, it is recommended not to trade your central pawns for the opponent’s side pawns. In fact, you should do the opposite and exchange your side pawns for the opponent’s central pawns.
White should play fxe3 to create a strong pawn center with e-d-c pawns.
Avoid pawn weaknesses 
Doubled pawns are the two in front of each other.
Backward pawns are the pawn by the White King because the B pawn should be at b3 and the Apawn should be at a2.
Isolated pawn is pawns with no other pawns by them like F pawns and Black C pawn are all isolated. 

Avoid creating weak squares in your position


A weak square is a square that cannot be protected by a pawn. Weak squares in your position are perfect candidates for becoming strong outposts for your opponent’s pieces. The closer the weak square is to your king’s position or to the center, the bigger trouble it usually creates. Always be careful with pawn advances, since that is what creates the weak squares. Pawns cannot go back. 
Occupy open files with your rooks
Rooks work best on open files. If there is an open file available your instinctual move should be to occupy the file with your rook. The next step should be to double your rooks on the open file. 

Keep the bishop pair

The bishop pair is very powerful in most positions. Only if the position is totally locked up the two knights may be stronger than a bishop pair. Avoid giving up one of your bishops in the opening or early middle-game. 

 Lesson 1.  How To Play Chess 101
Lesson 2. Chess 101 Moving the Knight

References
Markushin, Y., (2015, May 18). 7 Most Important Middlegame Principles. Retrieved from https://thechessworld.com/articles/middle-game/7-most-important-middlegame-principles/
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