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Positional Play

A play that emphasizes fighting for and keeping key points over running or blitzing (1); a structural play.

A checker-play decision where strategy considerations dominate. See post by Adam Stocks.  Compare: Technical Play.

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See: Magriel's Safe-Bold Criteria.

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