Trying to first visualize candidate moves without using an analysis board is certainly a good way to approach it. And of course, when playing live chess, it is unlikely that you will make use of an analysis board. So being able to analyze and visualize without using an analysis board is an important skill to develop. I'm just making the point that for "daily" chess specifically, you will increase your chances by using an analysis board as well, regardless of where in the process you use it. And that using an analysis board is in no way harmful to the process of visualization. That is, since you are thinking when using an analysis board, you are using your brain, which can only be beneficial for improving your analysis skills, regardless of whether you are playing daily or live chess.
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For playing live chess, being able to analyze the position and visualize candidate moves (i.e., without physically moving the pieces) is obviously an important skill. So any practice in developing that ability is valuable. This is probably more to the point that forked_again is trying to make. However for the purposes of "daily" chess, you will clearly increase your chances of success by spending time in deeper analysis with an analysis board.
Right, but is it your contention that using the analysis board can help with live chess visualization?
My point is that any mental effort (i.e., thinking) that involves using your brain to analyze chess positions is beneficial, regardless of whether it involves using an analysis board. And that using an analysis board does not eliminate thinking (or make you lazy).
I buy that. But do you think then, that there is no need to try to limit your use of the analysis board, or to try to do your evaluations without the board first, then with the board as a back up, as I am doing?