introduction In traditional Chinese culture, chess is not only a game, but also a symbol of wisdom. From the layout of the board to the strategy of each move, there is a deep philosophy. As for the "closed game" and "open game" in chess, it reflects different tactical thinking and strategic choices. Next, let's explore these two different game concepts and their respective characteristics and connotations. 1. Closed game - the philosophy of defending and attacking A closed game usually refers to a more conservative, defensive-focused strategy in a game of chess. In this type of game, players tend to hold their positions and limit their opponents' attacks by defending tightly. At the heart of this strategy is to solidify the defense, avoid taking risks, gradually build up an advantage, and ultimately achieve victory through precision strikes. The advantage of a closed game is that it is robust and reliable, and it is able to remain calm and stable in complex and changeable chess games. However, being too closed can also lead to a game that is too conservative, inflexible, or even a passive position. Therefore, players need to find a balance between closed and open. For example, "retreat without attacking" is a typical closed-game strategy, using the enemy's offensive to force them to make a flaw, and using your own defense to find the opponent's flaws and counterattack. This requires a clear and comprehensive judgment of the enemy's dynamics. In the actual combat process, the "strategic control center" (such as concentrating on protecting the central area of the board) is a key part of the closed game. While protecting your own position, you also need to observe the opponent's actions and strategies in order to find a breakthrough. 2. Open Games - The Art of Attacking and Defending Unlike closed games, open games focus more on offense and initiative. In this type of game, players are more inclined to take the initiative to attack, constantly creating pressure to force their opponent to make a mistake or force the opponent to make an unfavorable decision. The advantage of an open game is that it is flexible and can quickly seize the opponent's weaknesses and counterattack to gain an advantage. However, this strategy also requires a high level of judgment and adaptability, otherwise the player may lose his advantage by taking risks. In an open game, "attacking strategically" is crucial. This requires players to understand their opponent's weaknesses and use their strengths to create opportunities, create unfavorable situations for their opponents, and get closer to victory. "Encirclement and reinforcement" is a typical open-game strategy, using a large amount of force to suppress the enemy's local area and create huge pressure to force the opponent to react. Creating flaws in your opponent and launching targeted attacks through this strategy can often lead to surprising results. In the actual combat process, the "strategic balance" is particularly important, that is, while attacking, it is necessary to ensure that one's own defense line is not broken. This requires players to have superb tactical literacy and rich practical experience. 3. Conclusion: Chess is like life, and strategy is supreme Both closed and open games are an important part of chess tactics. They reflect different ways of thinking and strategic choices. In practical application, it is necessary to flexibly select and apply according to the characteristics of the opponent and the actual situation of the chess game. Just like decisions in life, we need to make the most appropriate decisions according to the environment and situation and flexibly adjust our strategies to achieve our goals. In the end, no matter which way we choose, we need to have a solid foundation in chess, rich practical experience, and superb judgment and adaptability, so that we can win on the board and become a real wisdom master. Therefore, we need to continue to research, explore, improve our skills, inject more wisdom and passion into our chess journey, lay the foundation for making the right decisions at every important moment in life, and finally become the best in life.