How to work out quiet positions? I am a good player when I have a plan. If I have a certain goal in mind, I can see the way to it. But in quiet, planless, positions, I have difficulty as an attacking and tactical player. What is the best way to cope with them.
When there is no concrete plan of action possible, the general plan should be to - 


  
  Improve the position of your pieces
  Trade off bad pieces if possible
  Try to create weaknesses in your opponent's position
  Keep your king safe and see if the enemy's king position can be compromised.