How ? There are drills in chessmaster with that theme, divided by difficulty. But I am interested if there is some system for better memorization of games...?
I ask because often I play some nice casual games with my friends and when I lose I would like to analyze it or throw in Fritz, or check my opening mistakes but then I understand that I memorized only 15 moves or less which often is not enough...
Advices, experiences ?
Thx 🙂
Originally posted by ivan2908I think those drills aren't meant to really memorize those games, but to visualize all the moves up to the end so you can produce the end position correctly. Right?
How ? There are drills in chessmaster with that theme, divided by difficulty. But I am interested if there is some system for better memorization of games...?
I ask because often I play some nice casual games with my friends and when I lose I would like to analyze it or throw in Fritz, or check my opening mistakes but then I understand that I memorized only 15 moves or less which often is not enough...
Advices, experiences ?
Thx 🙂
If you have problems remembering the moves in games you played, write the moves down during the game. I'm sure your friends won't make a fuss about it.
Originally posted by schakuhrWell, first the chessmaster dictates moves in algebraic notation, then you have to make the mentioned moves. From 5 to 20 or more, depending on the difficulty you set.
[b]I think those drills aren't meant to really memorize those games, but to visualize all the moves up to the end so you can produce the end position correctly. Right?
Originally posted by ivan2908I think following the advice given above would be much better than doing Chessmaster drills.
Well, first the chessmaster dictates moves in algebraic notation, then you have to make the mentioned moves. From 5 to 20 or more, depending on the difficulty you set.
I find that I can remember whole games fairly easily, if I have played the game at a relatively sedate pace, and in an opening which I am familiar with. Where I occasionally get stumped is in the loss of a tempo somewhere. Everything is in the right position, but the wrong player is to move.
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Logical games are easier to memorize than illogical ones. Weak players play illogically. I cannot recall their games. I can recall some of mine for a time after playing them, and some positions and sequences for many years. It depends on the coherence of the game, and my level of concentration. When I'm too tired, or disinterested (such as when playing a particularly weak opponent), I cannot remember the game.
Making mental notes helps also it takes time playing chess to pick it up and fully be able to replay the games. If you look at all of the moves possible and make mental notes of why you liked each move you will do much better. Whats scary is I can usually set up 5 games positions from memory as they are in progress.
Tagging emotional thoughts for each moves is a technique from psychology. I believe it is called the encoding specificity principle if I'm not mistaken.