Many of the blunders i make, are because sometimes I'm not aware of where my pieces are, or how many squares I'm controlling, and analyzing every piece, square and what to do with position takes quite some time, so I can't really do that in blitz or rapid games. What do you do to improve this skill?
@Zayasinreverse said in #1:
> Many of the blunders i make, are because sometimes I'm not aware of where my pieces are, or how many squares I'm controlling, and analyzing every piece, square and what to do with position takes quite some time, so I can't really do that in blitz or rapid games. What do you do to improve this skill?
Take time to think. Observe your position carefully after every move. Try Blindfold chess. Use the CCT and SWOT technique.
> Many of the blunders i make, are because sometimes I'm not aware of where my pieces are, or how many squares I'm controlling, and analyzing every piece, square and what to do with position takes quite some time, so I can't really do that in blitz or rapid games. What do you do to improve this skill?
Take time to think. Observe your position carefully after every move. Try Blindfold chess. Use the CCT and SWOT technique.
I have the same problem. I call it tunnel vision. I just tend to see the part of the board where my opponent just moved or where I'm thinking of moving. I often don't see my opponents bishop 6 squares away has control of square I want to move to.
I make my board smaller so my eyes don't need to travel so far. maybe that helps, maybe it doesn't.
I make my board smaller so my eyes don't need to travel so far. maybe that helps, maybe it doesn't.
Don't play rapid or blitz if your vision is not fast enough to keep up...
Some people are just not good at fast chess its just how their brains are...
Being fast at chess doesn't always make you a superior chess player it just means you blunder far less in blitz.
Some people are just not good at fast chess its just how their brains are...
Being fast at chess doesn't always make you a superior chess player it just means you blunder far less in blitz.
Isn't that the very essence of the challenge of chess? If it was easy we'd all be GMs. I obviously have the same problem given my rating.......;) I find that 15+10 gives me adequate time to think and calculate but I find that I still move too fast (as if by moving quickly my opponent won't register the threat.....yeah right!)
in fast games like bullet it will be tough to play but if it is classial we can scroll up and down because there is time
@Zayasinreverse said in #1:
> Many of the blunders i make, are because sometimes I'm not aware of where my pieces are, or how many squares I'm controlling, and analyzing every piece, square and what to do with position takes quite some time, so I can't really do that in blitz or rapid games. What do you do to improve this skill?
Try playing classical and long games. Before making your move, always consider your opponent’s last move. There must be an idea behind it. If you get the idea behind it, then make your move accordingly which can counter your opponent’s move. I hope that will help.
> Many of the blunders i make, are because sometimes I'm not aware of where my pieces are, or how many squares I'm controlling, and analyzing every piece, square and what to do with position takes quite some time, so I can't really do that in blitz or rapid games. What do you do to improve this skill?
Try playing classical and long games. Before making your move, always consider your opponent’s last move. There must be an idea behind it. If you get the idea behind it, then make your move accordingly which can counter your opponent’s move. I hope that will help.
I am going through the same problem... Now i keep reminding myself to always evaluate the opponents last move... Mostly that's how one can uncover traps and discoveries... "Tunneling", especially towards the end of the games, has resulted to instant and very surprising check mates.
Three words: practice practice practice!
Take time to observe the board during your opponent's reflexion. For the two sides, search for unprotected pieces, moves able to check. Look for particular lines, column, diagonals
Someone said : observe before thinking
Someone said : observe before thinking
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