you have no idea about language. Do not take it is as offense. If you do not want to understand , i have nothing to do with it.

If what you say about the word 'tact' exists outside your mind, it should be no problem for you to show an example. I'd even give you a couple of points if you can use the word 'tact' in reference to 'tactic' in a sentence about chess.

'tact' has absolutely nothing to do with the word 'tactic'.

'tact' comes from the Latin word 'tangere', which means to touch.

'tactic' comes from the Latin word 'tactica', which means to put things in order.

And, as you can see, even in Latin, they do not have the same roots.

BTW, a statement like "If you do not want to understand, i have nothing to do with it" is an obvious last defense by someone sitting at the bottom of a hole they've dug themselves into.

okay i agree with you. I thought no one would do care about my defination.

"Tactical is a sequence of moves that are countered by specific moves and lead in material gain or checkmate via a forced sequence of moves."

I find this definition to be accurate most of the time. However, when a player, in a closed position generally, makes a move that threatens a series of moves, leading to an unstoppable threat, the opponent can try to counter in any way possible, but it is impossible. 

For example, in Short vs Timman, famous game, Short's Kh2 -> Kh6 was defnitely a "tactic", and although Timman could try some moves, nothing would work, due to positional domination.

Tactics

A tactic is a short sequence of moves, usually involving an attack or capture, that attempts to make an immediate tangible gain. Tactics are the first thing you look for when considering any move. The common tactics have been given names to distinguish them. Some of the most common ones are:

• Forks
• Pins
• Skewers
• Discovered Attacks
• Removing the Guard

Strategy

When you aren't able to take advantage of a tactic, you turn to strategy. A strategy is a long term plan or idea. It is usually based on positional considerations, rather than attacks and captures. Some of the common positional elements that form the basis for strategy are:

• Piece Mobility
• Piece Safety
• King Safety
• Pawn Structure

Tactics and strategy are intertwined with one another. Strategic moves often have the objective of setting up future tactical maneuvers, and vise versa.

For the novice player, tactics is by far the more important consideration. Almost all games below the master level are won and lost through tactical mistakes. This thought should guide the study of the improving player. If you want to improve fast, study tactics!

Yes, thanks Diakonia. I think you posted that already, and it was helpful.

And i will continue to post it until people understand it, and stop posting there own rediculous examples.

Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat.

- Sun Tzu. It makes sence to me.

I can see at least 2 other possible goals for tactical sequence:

• gaining positional advantage (seizing control of the open file, exchanging bad minor piece for a good one, creating weak pawn etc.) 
• simplification

Strategy is the theme of play that you want to build at the game. Let's say Tigran Petrosian who likes to playing defensive strategy