The four by four squares in the middle of the board are likely to contain a carrier ship or battleship.
Once you have a hit, you will cease firing randomly and commence targeting the ship in question. To keep track of the light and dark squares, look at your own board and imagine that the diagonal line of squares from the top left corner to the bottom right corner is dark. Imagine the squares from the to right corner to the bottom left corner are light. You can count out from there to ensure each square you’re targeting is the right color.
Keep in mind that placing ships close together can work in your favor, but it can also be a risky strategy since it may lead to your opponent discovering one or more of your other ships.
For example, does your opponent tend to start their strikes on the right side of the board, to the center or in the lower left corner? Identify your opponent’s most common strike areas and avoid placing your ships in these zones.
