Mario should leverage his superior horizontal recovery and faster dash to control the stage, forcing Chrom into risky air options. Focus on punishing Chrom's slow landing lag and weak up-air with well-timed tilts or down-airs. Maintain pressure by using Mario's strong neutral game to keep Chrom grounded and away from the ledge.

• Use Mario's fast dash to close distance quickly and punish Chrom's slow walk speed with a forward tilt or jab.
• Anticipate Chrom's up-air and punish it with a well-timed down-air or forward smash, as Chrom has significant landing lag.
• Utilize Mario's strong horizontal recovery to out-recover Chrom, especially on larger stages, to force him into risky options.
• Keep Chrom grounded by using Mario's powerful neutral game, such as the forward tilt, to prevent him from getting into the air.
• Watch for Chrom's shield pressure and punish it with a well-timed up-smash or forward smash, as Chrom's shield is relatively slow to drop.
• On stages with high platforms, use Mario's ability to jump over Chrom and attack from above, exploiting his weaker air defense.

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