So I imagine some of you will be playing some OTB (over the board) tournaments in the next 6-12 months or so, and I just wanted to make a case in favor of analyzing the game afterwards with your opponent (usually there is a separate room for this... dont do it in the room where the tournament games are still going on as you dont want to disturb the other players). I've noticed some people just load the game into their phone, check what their ACPL was, their mistakes and their blunders, and they move on. Here is why I think it is a great idea to do a post game analysis with your opponent immediately after the game if time permits.
1.) You're going to get their opinion of the game, what they thought, and if you lost the game they will often point out in human terms where they felt you went wrong.
2.) It will force you to actually do a somewhat thorough analysis of your game using your own brain, which is more likely to be remembered when compared to a glance at an engine analysis.
3.) You'll make friends! Often our present opponents become our future friends, and it is great motivation to be in contact with other people in your local area who are also trying to get better at chess. They can inspire you to be a better chess player and it makes the process feel far less lonely. Often times they are involved with local chess clubs and what not, and you can see how your network of likeminded local chess enthusiasts can grow pretty quickly after just a few weekend swiss tournaments if you have any charisma whatsoever.
Those are 3 reasons I just came up with off the top of my head. Feel free to add more in the comments section. And for your own sake, never miss out on the opportunity to engage in post game analysis with your opponents, especially in OTB.
1.) You're going to get their opinion of the game, what they thought, and if you lost the game they will often point out in human terms where they felt you went wrong.
2.) It will force you to actually do a somewhat thorough analysis of your game using your own brain, which is more likely to be remembered when compared to a glance at an engine analysis.
3.) You'll make friends! Often our present opponents become our future friends, and it is great motivation to be in contact with other people in your local area who are also trying to get better at chess. They can inspire you to be a better chess player and it makes the process feel far less lonely. Often times they are involved with local chess clubs and what not, and you can see how your network of likeminded local chess enthusiasts can grow pretty quickly after just a few weekend swiss tournaments if you have any charisma whatsoever.
Those are 3 reasons I just came up with off the top of my head. Feel free to add more in the comments section. And for your own sake, never miss out on the opportunity to engage in post game analysis with your opponents, especially in OTB.