Steps to review before playing

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Hi there,

Following the study plan, I read an interesting routine to do before playing my next move to help avoiding a blunder. 

If I remember well, the first one is to look for a possible check. Another one was to find what my oppenent has in mind. Another was to evaluate if I have uncovered one piece. Etc.

I have searched quite a long time to find this routine, but I just can't.

Anyone can point me where it is on the site?

Thanks.

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IMBacon, not exactly what I was looking for, but it is certainly very useful! Thanks

There is a valuable article for me that I lost track; this is a list like this one mentionned by wiseachoo :

  • What are the ways to check the enemy king through brute force or otherwise?
  • Am I in danger of being checked through brute force or otherwise?
  • Do I have any hanging pieces with no coverage or fewer defenders?
  • If I have bishops still, are there any possible skewers or forks on that color?
  • If I have knights still, are there any nice forking opportunities I see or can create?
  • Do I have all of my pieces playing an active role or are some as good as useless?
  • Have I made use of any open files or outpost squares that are available?
  • If the opponent still has knights, have I considered options to limit their mobility?