Control the center column early
Build multiple threats at once
Stack pieces to create vertical wins
Set up diagonal connections in advance
Block your opponent’s immediate threats
Avoid moves...
Play first
Take the center column on your first move
Build toward the center, not the edges
Create multiple threats at once
Prioritize moves that give you two...
Play the center column first
Build toward multiple threats at once
Keep your pieces low and connected
Block your opponent’s immediate winning moves
Create and preserve diagonal opportunities
Force...
