I have been playing chess for some time now but never really took the game serious. However, over the past few months or so I have this desire to really play and play well. Notwithstanding, I've come to the realization, after several humiliating defeats on other websites, that I haven't developed the skill of observation and planning and tactics and well you get the idea. What questions should I be asking myself as I play? What things should I be looking for during the game? An suggestions will be greatly appreciated. (Sorry for the rambling.....)😀
Originally posted by buffalobillBrilliant site. I've learned and used a couple of things I read in that site a couple of weeks ago... 1 was engineering a pawn fork, and I can't remember the other. Pity its not very printer friendly though.
http://www.chesstactics.org/
ALso, this site is handy for practising tactics.
http://chess.emrald.net/
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Originally posted by RagnorakWell. I've learned from it too. Game in progress, so no comments, but there's been a plan - maybe it'll come off, too. Game 1424226
Brilliant site. I've learned and used a couple of things I read in that site a couple of weeks ago... 1 was engineering a pawn fork, and I can't remember the other. Pity its not very printer friendly though.
ALso, this site is handy for practising tactics.
http://chess.emrald.net/
D
In his excellent book "Search for Chess Perfection" Purdy says you should answer the following questions when looking for a combination at every move....
1- Geometrical motif's: pieces on same line, pins, forks, unprotected pieces.
2- Confined pieces: pieces with few or no retreat squares
3- Motif of function: any pieces with more than one defensive task.
4- All checks
Any combination will be based on one of the above. Usually there won't be a combination, but doing the above will help you spot them if they're lurking in the position.
Originally posted by masscatAlso work for space. The more you've got, the less he has to operate in.
In his excellent book "Search for Chess Perfection" Purdy says you should answer the following questions when looking for a combination at every move....
1- Geometrical motif's: pieces on same line, pins, forks, unprotected pieces.
2- Confined pieces: pieces with few or no retreat squares
3- Motif of function: any pieces with more than one defensiv ...[text shortened]... a combination, but doing the above will help you spot them if they're lurking in the position.
Originally posted by buffalobillYes! The plan did work. The earlier bishop placement was deliberate because I wanted the pawn where it eventually arrived. An excellent win against a strong opponent. Man, I'm chuffed about this!
Well. I've learned from it too. Game in progress, so no comments, but there's been a plan - maybe it'll come off, too. Game 1424226
Originally posted by masscatscan all ranks files and diagonals before u move and after he moves. the more u do it it becomes 2nd nature, allowing you to spot loose/unprotected pieces and/or squares. i copied that from another thread but i cant remember the name or number of it.
In his excellent book "Search for Chess Perfection" Purdy says you should answer the following questions when looking for a combination at every move....
1- Geometrical motif's: pieces on same line, pins, forks, unprotected pieces.
2- Confined pieces: pieces with few or no retreat squares
3- Motif of function: any pieces with more than one defensiv ...[text shortened]... a combination, but doing the above will help you spot them if they're lurking in the position.
-trallphaz😉
Originally posted by trallphazMore good advice: Don't play drunk.
scan all ranks files and diagonals before u move and after he moves. the more u do it it becomes 2nd nature, allowing you to spot loose/unprotected pieces and/or squares. i copied that from another thread but i cant remember the name or number of it.
-trallphaz😉