thinking technique?

Originally posted by irontigran
ok, so i played around on blitz sites then dropped pieces like crazy against easier players at chess club. so im a little angry 😛

so this morning i went to make a unified order of thinking to not only stop the mistakes but to improve.

heres what i have so far.

[opponent moves]
1.briefly consider why opponent did that move.
2.opponents capturi ...[text shortened]... t do you think? better ording of stuff or missing a step? id like to hear what some people think

In blitz, my technique is rather simple:

1)Try to make a move that doesn't drop any piece.
2)Time is passing, just make a normal move.
3)Make a move, any move god damn it.

Originally posted by diskamyl
In blitz, my technique is rather simple:

1)Try to make a move that doesn't drop any piece.
2)Time is passing, just make a normal move.
3)Make a move, any move god damn it.

1.) click and drag pieces untill the game lets you move one of them

Originally posted by diskamyl
In blitz, my technique is rather simple:

1)Try to make a move that doesn't drop any piece.
2)Time is passing, just make a normal move.
3)Make a move, any move god damn it.

Splendid. yes that's the general idea in blitz, unless you are really good.

Originally posted by irontigran
i had a big break in may, and some mini ones lately..
and that is true, when i came back i did very well 🙂

ive changed it a little-

[opponent moves]
1.briefly consider why opponent did that move.
2.opponents capturing threats (safe vs. unsafe)
3.opponents checking threats
4.tactics-forks,pins,skewers,discoveries,removal of guard,trapping,mati ...[text shortened]... (3)
6.capturing threats to each c. move
7.checking threats to each c. move
8.decide and move

I'd add a step 9. Visualize move and blundercheck.

That step will save you many smacks on the head and "Man I'm an idiot"s in the long run. If I did that more often, I wouldn't drop so many pieces!

It just comes automatically, like a reflex. Very little thought involved. Almost no "if I move there, he moves there" stuff.

Who has time for that in blitz?

Originally posted by tamuzi
Who has time for that in blitz?

the list wasnt for blitz it was to get my game back on track. after 3 days of blitzing a half an hour a day i got killed OTB and then lost almost 100 rating points on here. blitz is poison.

Originally posted by schakuhr
When I'm clueless I also use a thinking technique, taught to me by a GM.

1) a brief overview of the position; note down things like king safety, material balance, development, pawn structure, bishop pair, outposts, passed pawns, open files and who controls them etc.

2) opponent's possibilities

3) tactics alert

4) pick at least 3 candidate moves

5) calculate the lines resulting from them

6) choose your move

Played OTB game following this advice. I found a lot of good moves I would usually miss. I will try to remember this well.

Originally posted by irontigran
ok, so i played around on blitz sites then dropped pieces like crazy against easier players at chess club. so im a little angry 😛

so this morning i went to make a unified order of thinking to not only stop the mistakes but to improve.

heres what i have so far.

[opponent moves]
1.briefly consider why opponent did that move.
2.opponents capturi ...[text shortened]... t do you think? better ording of stuff or missing a step? id like to hear what some people think

here's an ULTIMATE list for thinking process, and it's one I found better than the ones I came across in the books I've read so far:

http://www.redhotpawn.com/board/showthread.php?threadid=84913

How to Think: Karpov's Method



We develop a plan in four steps:

1. Appraise the Board :: APPRAISAL
2. Establish Objectives :: OBJECTIVES
3. Formulate Ideas Behind Plan :: FORMULATION
4. Verify Plan :: VERIFICATION

Make a piece-by-piece comparison of your pieces and their counter-parts about once every ten moves.

Find your weakest piece and find a way to improve it.

Karpov says we should ask ourselves seven questions before each move:

1. What is the material imbalance in this position?
2. Are there any immediate threats?
3. What about the safety of the kings?
4. Does the pawn structure reveal any strengths or weaknesses?
5. Who controls the center?
6. Are there any open lines to support the movement of pieces?
7. Can the position of the pieces be improved?




References

Bellin, R. et. al. (1985). Test Your Positional Play.
New Jersey: Macmillan Distribution Center.

Schwartzman, G. (2005). Internet Chess Academy.
Retrieved: June 4, 2007, from Internet Chess Academy.
Web site: http://www.totalchess.com

Originally posted by irontigran
ok, so i played around on blitz sites then dropped pieces like crazy against easier players at chess club. so im a little angry 😛

so this morning i went to make a unified order of thinking to not only stop the mistakes but to improve.

heres what i have so far.

[opponent moves]
1.briefly consider why opponent did that move.
2.opponents capturi ...[text shortened]... t do you think? better ording of stuff or missing a step? id like to hear what some people think

Not bad...I would add 9. Don't beat yourself up!
Speed chess counts for nothing, you'll get better
as you play more of it.