It is best to look 10 moves ahead when you are battling a worthy opponent.

What if it is mate in 7?  Is the next "move" you are thinking about what you are going to say after the game and responses if he responds negatively or in a friendly manner?

hahahahaha good thread

How about 16 moves like I did once.

...force the pawns back? Nice.

If I manage to see 3 moves ahead it can be said that I have had a good day.

If I can force my opponents pawns back, it can be said that a local earthquake is taking place.

yes its bad to develop the pawns too early because the opponent might gain time while kicking them back. This is why I prefer to play black. I always look about 3,000 moves ahead but my opponent always deviates by making an inferior move and beats me.

Only 3,000? I look 10,000 moves ahead but my opponent always beats me at move 5.

What some people said that if you look 10 moves ahead it is already incredible. But 3000 and 10000 are almost impossible!!!

I love the fact that this is posted under 'game analysis'

It is not usually neccessary to look ten moves ahead.

If you could see 10 moves ahead, your live ratings would not be: 896 in standard, 769 in blitz, and 861 in bullet.

In this game, you were checkmated in 13 moves. That wouldn't have happened if you could see 10 moves ahead. In fact, you overlooked one move threats.

http://www.chess.com/livechess/game.html?id=23478779

What's important is not calculating ten moves deep, just a few moves ahead: but don't miss a good response by your opponent ;) Tactics trainer is a good way to improve your calculation.

It's impossible to calculate 10 moves ahead consistenly and accurately in Live Chess. It's also unnecessary. What's the use of calculating ahead if you lose to simple tactics/hanging pieces??

If you could look ahead 10 moves reliably you'd be a master in no time! I think you're dreaming here...

the question is not about how many moves you can see but WHICH moves you are looking at. i once saw 8 moves into a sicilian. when i got there i lost in another 10 moves