When you see a good move, look for a better one

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9th February 2009, 12:29pm
#1
by CircleSquaredd
Wisconsin United States
Member Since: Jun 2008
Member Points: 159

“When you see a good move, look for a better one”
(Emanuel Lasker)

 

This is a great chess quote. When you're about to make your "good" move, you stop and ask yourself if there is a "better" move hiding somewhere on the board. This is a good habit to get into. That is chess, by not taking your moves for granted you force yourself to think just a little bit more.

9th February 2009, 12:31pm
#2
by HeavyArtillery
New Jersey United States
Member Since: Nov 2008
Member Points: 86

no

9th February 2009, 12:32pm
#3
by CircleSquaredd
Wisconsin United States
Member Since: Jun 2008
Member Points: 159

No? It's easier to have the computer do it?

9th February 2009, 12:35pm
#4
by styxtwo
New York City Netherlands
Member Since: Nov 2008
Member Points: 150

i love that quote, even though most of the time i move before i think :P

9th February 2009, 12:37pm
#5
by rich
My Home United Kingdom
Member Since: Jul 2007
Member Points: 22752

Actually this is right. But most importantly look at the consequences can you're opponent do any damage at you with there own pieces. Look at all you're opponents pieces, all Bishop diagonals, Knights forks, Rook files and ranks, Queens paths, and the Pawns.

9th February 2009, 12:41pm
#6
by Mm40
Essex County, New Jersey United States
Member Since: Sep 2008
Member Points: 2128

The only move that shouldn't be double thought is checkmate.

9th February 2009, 12:42pm
#7
by HeavyArtillery
New Jersey United States
Member Since: Nov 2008
Member Points: 86
CircleSquaredd wrote:

No? It's easier to have the computer do it?


yes

 

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