A good position allows you to think clearly rather than be forced by circumstances into a decision. The greatest aid to judgment is starting from a good position. When you are well positioned, there are many paths to victory. If you are poorly positioned, there may be only one. Like Tetris, when you play well, you have many options for where to put the next piece. When you play poorly, you need just the right piece.
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