I find this article to be interesting, and thought provoking. However, I question how many Class A players utilize such a detailed thought process now, or when they were lower rated. Personally I believe GM Larry Kaufman when he said that academic study cannot significantly improve a person's chess playing abilities. There are exceptions to every rule but a rule has to have a lot of predicability and consistency to be a rule.
You’re probably right as I imagine class A and above players do much of this intuitively. I just find that at least having a checklist in mind helps ground me when positions get complex. It also helps me to remember to slow down (I often play too fast) and consider alternatives.
I’m stronger than class A, and I don’t have good habits. While I play strong chess, I also miss loads and the make way too many mistakes, usually driven by the simple fact that I don’t actually look. If I had a proper framework and thought process, I’d be a lot stronger. Gonna give this a very good try!
Really like this - having read lots of books about this topic, studied at ChessMood, etc. I “sort-of know” what I SHOULD be doing, but struggle to do actually do it in practice. This pulls it all together and might be very usable! Thanks!!
Hi Nick. My name is Mark and I am the editor of The Chess Journalist, the publication from the Chess Journalist of America. I really enjoyed reading this. Please send me an email if possible. mcapron243@mchsi.com. I have a question for you.
Hi Nick. My name is Mark and I am the editor of The Chess Journalist, the publication from the Chess Journalist of America. I really enjoyed reading this. Please send me an email if possible. mcapron243@mchsi.com. I have a question for you.
I find this article to be interesting, and thought provoking. However, I question how many Class A players utilize such a detailed thought process now, or when they were lower rated. Personally I believe GM Larry Kaufman when he said that academic study cannot significantly improve a person's chess playing abilities. There are exceptions to every rule but a rule has to have a lot of predicability and consistency to be a rule.
You’re probably right as I imagine class A and above players do much of this intuitively. I just find that at least having a checklist in mind helps ground me when positions get complex. It also helps me to remember to slow down (I often play too fast) and consider alternatives.
I’m stronger than class A, and I don’t have good habits. While I play strong chess, I also miss loads and the make way too many mistakes, usually driven by the simple fact that I don’t actually look. If I had a proper framework and thought process, I’d be a lot stronger. Gonna give this a very good try!
Another great post. Really like the steps you present and your explanation to applying them is very helpful. Thanks
Really like this - having read lots of books about this topic, studied at ChessMood, etc. I “sort-of know” what I SHOULD be doing, but struggle to do actually do it in practice. This pulls it all together and might be very usable! Thanks!!
Hi Nick. My name is Mark and I am the editor of The Chess Journalist, the publication from the Chess Journalist of America. I really enjoyed reading this. Please send me an email if possible. mcapron243@mchsi.com. I have a question for you.
Hi Nick. My name is Mark and I am the editor of The Chess Journalist, the publication from the Chess Journalist of America. I really enjoyed reading this. Please send me an email if possible. mcapron243@mchsi.com. I have a question for you.