This is an outstanding article on a key aspect of chess improvement. Thought process and all that goes into it at a chess board. Well done Nick!
That was a nice summary of the topic.
Simon Williams, in the preview for one of his video courses gave the following checklist for finding good moves:
(1) Checks and captures, (2) Make a threat, (3) [if those don't lead to a clear move] Improve your position.
OTOH there is the Willie Hendricks school of thought -- "Move First, Think Later: Sense and Nonsense in Improving Your Chess" www.amazon.com/Move-First-Think-Later-Improving/dp/9056913980
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Simon Williams, in the preview for one of his video courses gave the following checklist for finding good moves:
(1) Checks and captures, (2) Make a threat, (3) [if those don't lead to a clear move] Improve your position.
OTOH there is the Willie Hendricks school of thought -- "Move First, Think Later: Sense and Nonsense in Improving Your Chess" www.amazon.com/Move-First-Think-Later-Improving/dp/9056913980
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