The Chess Experience
Five Essential Lessons From My Coaching with IM Andras Toth
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Quick takeaways
- Improving calculation skills in chess requires considering positional features, dynamic factors, and the objectives of the position, rather than relying solely on materialistic thinking and candidate moves.
- The main focus should be on becoming more proficient in calculation, prioritizing accuracy over speed, and building confidence and a deeper understanding of the game.
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Improving Calculation Skills: Considering More Candidate Moves
One challenge in improving calculation skills is not considering enough candidate moves. A common mistake is falling back on the materialistic mindset and not adequately exploring other possibilities. To address this issue, it is important to develop a better understanding of positional features, dynamic factors, and the objectives of the position. This can be achieved by studying sample games, mentors, and engaging in a puzzle rush. However, it should be noted that puzzle rush primarily relies on pattern recognition rather than deep calculation. Another approach to improving calculation is to focus on solving puzzles that require finding forced checkmate solutions. This helps develop the ability to calculate forcing lines accurately and with precision. Remember that the goal is not just to calculate faster, but to calculate more proficiently, which comes with a deeper understanding and experience in assessing positions and evaluating candidate moves.
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