Count confirmed mines first
When a number already touches enough flagged tiles, the other covered neighbors around it are safe to open.
Minesweeper Guide
Minesweeper gets easier when each number shrinks the possibilities instead of pushing you toward a guess.
Reading The Grid
When a number already touches enough flagged tiles, the other covered neighbors around it are safe to open.
Zero tiles reveal large safe areas and usually create more information than isolated single clicks.
Flags work best as confirmed markers. If you are uncertain, gather one more clue instead of guessing.