There are definitely some ways to make your opponent trip, like revealed checks or pins. But you shouldn't hyper focus on the king in the middle game, like trying to threaten mate with bishop and queen at the expense of other things. It never works out with higher rated players.
Do you use distractions when you play chess?
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It's essential to strike a balance and not lose sight of the overall position and potential threats on the board.
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Definitely. Obscured tactics have a higher chance of succeeding than tactics that are easily spotted. Whenever there are multiple ways to prepare a tactic, I will always try to find the move order that’s most likely to be missed by my opponent. However, in most positions it won’t be feasible and it’s better to play solid chess.
Under the right circumstances a carefully obscured tactic can be very effective, but there’s a risk involved. Playing moves that only work when your opponent isn’t paying attention, is a form of playing hope chess. It won’t be the best approach against an opponent that doesn’t fall for your trick. Your chance of success with these tricks decreases as your rating increases. Most of the time it is better to play the move that’s objectively best.
In that I mean do you try to bring the opponent's attention away from your intended tactic. It seems like heading straight toward setting a trap or tactic is too obvious and rarely successful, especially for careful opponents.
It seems like a subtle buildup toward a goal is the way to go.