What is CETOF, CHEAP ?
What is CETOF? Still a working progress, like in Math you have PEDMAS, in chess you have CETOF. Every letter in CETOF stands for a word.. Any changes, suggestions are welcome! Words in PRIORITY !
C = Checks (always look for checks 1st)
E = Eat (always look for Captures)
T = Threats (look for threats you can make as well as your opponent's threats)
O = Order (Make sure you have the correct move order, very important)
F = Forks/Pins
OR/AND
C = Checks
H = Hangning Pieces
E = Eat ( Captures )
A = Attacks
P = Pins/Forks
Other words/letters to include:
O = Whole - Look at the WHOLE board !
S = Sacrifices (always look for sacs)
T = Trap (always look to trap your opponent's queen or piece)
U = Undefended pieces
L = learn from your mistakes
B = When you see a good move look for a better one !