A 35-minute teaching session
- 5 minutes: show the first board and ask every student to describe a plan before moving.
- 10 minutes: play the first position with a short time control. Ask players to record one decision they were unsure about.
- 10 minutes: play the second position and exchange roles. Compare how the changed position or side to move affects the plan.
- 10 minutes: review two contrasting decisions. Let the students explain first, then demonstrate alternatives on the board.
Ask before giving the answer
- What changes when the central pawns are exchanged?
- Which open or half-open file could matter later?
Coach's planning notes
Ask each player to draw a plan before the first move.
Compare games from both structures in the debrief. Treat the opening as a starting point for plans, not a forced sequence.
Put it into practice
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