These are the typical advantages. Try to evaluate which of these each side has (and if they are permanent or if the opponent can do something about them):
Material
Development
Better minor pieces (an outpost square, a bishop outside the pawn chain)
Pawn structure (passed pawns, doubled pawns, connected pawns etc.)
Initiative
An exposed king
Space
Central control
Originally posted by celticcountryYou have to learn to walk before you can run. It sounds like the book you're reading is too advanced for your current playing level.
I am reading a book on chess.
It often reads "white has the advantage... thing are equal....better for black...." .etc.
I can never see why this is the case.How do I begin to learn?
Any pointers?
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Originally posted by zebanolol.
How do you enjoy what you don't comprehend?
I understand it fully.Every bit of it.
who said I dont comprehend it?
Its about running before I can walk.
I can follow the games and read the commentary.
I cant play to the standard of any of the games illustrated.
The book is littered with some great tips and revealing snippets of advice.
I am enjoying it immensely.
ill post some if you like.
Originally posted by celticcountryYou did: "It often reads 'white has the advantage... thing are equal....better for black....' .etc.
I understand it fully.Every bit of it.
who said I dont comprehend it?
I can never see why this is the case."
Of course you may still understand other parts of the book, but if you would understand it fully, you would understand why white has the advantage etc.
Originally posted by Nordlysyes
You did: "It often reads 'white has the advantage... thing are equal....better for black....' .etc.
I can never see why this is the case."
Of course you may still understand other parts of the book, but if you would understand it fully, you would understand why white has the advantage etc.
thats it.
the book inspired me to ask the question.
how do you assess the board.
take a snapshot of a middle game,, and being able to see who has the edge , when things are close.
at the moment. this eludes me, i wondered if anyone could help.
perhaps later in the book there will be a chapter on this.
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Originally posted by celticcountryZebano gave you a list of things to look at when assessing a position. I don't think there's much more we can do if you don't come with more specific questions or post a position, as Wulebgr suggested.
at the moment. this eludes me, i wondered if anyone could help.
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Originally posted by celticcountryCan I recommend a book? "Search for Chess Perfection" by CJS Purdy. It's a collection of his magazine articles with some of the clearest instruction I've seen. You can start anywhere in the book. I gave a copy of the section on how to analyze to a friend and I think he almost immediately moved up a rating class.
I am reading a book on chess.
I can never see why this is the case.How do I begin to learn?
Any pointers?
Originally posted by masscatI may have to check that book out. I have Purdy's biography and the author continously praises him for his instructional articles for class players.
Can I recommend a book? "Search for Chess Perfection" by CJS Purdy. It's a collection of his magazine articles with some of the clearest instruction I've seen. You can start anywhere in the book. I gave a copy of the section on how to analyze to a friend and I think he almost immediately moved up a rating class.