Plain-English Definition
Coordination is the difference between active-looking pieces and useful pieces. Good coordination makes tactics appear and blunders disappear.
Why It Matters
Coordination is the foundation under tactics, defense, and conversion.
Common Signs in Games
- Pieces defend each other and key squares.
- A piece has no role or no defender.
- A tactic works because defenders are disconnected.
Common Mistakes
- Developing pieces to squares with no plan.
- Leaving pieces undefended.
- Trading your coordinated pieces for inactive ones.