Anyone with a methodical way of spotting/solving tactics? • page 3/3 • General Chess Discussion • lichess.org

Of course, before thinking for our move, we have to ask : is there any tactic here ?
If a tactical pattern is present, it is worth searching THE right moves, but not for a too long time..
The check-capture-threat is not a rule but a principle (may be for low level players !) in order to optimize the chance having a good move.

Some players do not need using such a "check-list". How lucky they are !

Carlsen said that he always see the right move (may be 99% of them ?) and he only calculate to verify his idea.

@oberschlumpf Of course, before thinking for our move, we have to ask : is there any tactic here ? If a tactical pattern is present, it is worth searching THE right moves, but not for a too long time.. The check-capture-threat is not a rule but a principle (may be for low level players !) in order to optimize the chance having a good move. Some players do not need using such a "check-list". How lucky they are ! Carlsen said that he always see the right move (may be 99% of them ?) and he only calculate to verify his idea.

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Methodical is good for classical chess when it's your opponent's turn to move, and you get to think on his/her time. Methodical in a rapid or blitz game has gotten me flagged with winning positions, much to my chagrin.