Middlegame Madness: The Candidate Moves - VIDEO♟️

Yo, welcome back to Middlegame Madness! Today, we’re tackling another must-have chess skill: identifying candidate moves. Last time, we figured out how to evaluate a position like a pro. Now it’s all about finding the right moves to back it up. To make it super real, I’m showing it through one of my own OTB games, where I managed to defeat a strong FM in just 20 moves.

VIDEO LINK:
https://youtu.be/VAx3WvHh4mM

💡 What are candidate moves, and why are they the secret sauce? Emanuel Lasker once said, “When you see a good move, look for a better one.” Wise words, right? Here’s the thing: most of us see a good move and jump on it without asking, “Is there something stronger?” That’s where candidate moves come in. You spot 3, 4, maybe even 5 solid options and really dig into them before deciding. Wanna know how to pick the right candidates and make the best decisions? Stick around, and I’ll show you the ropes. Oh, and if you missed my video on position evaluation, go check out "Middlegame Madness: From Evaluation to Execution first" since everything starts from there. Let’s get into it! 🚀

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