You're doing it almost right. Doing your own analysis first, and then running it through an engine. What you do need to change is all the labels: "mistake" "inaccuracy" "blunder" "best", etc.
The only thing you should be using an engine for is to check for blunders and missed tactics.
You're doing it almost right. Doing your own analysis first, and then running it through an engine. What you do need to change is all the labels: "mistake" "inaccuracy" "blunder" "best", etc.
The only thing you should be using an engine for is to check for blunders and missed tactics.
This is super helpful thank you, good to know I am on the right track. I don't fully understanding what you mean about changing the labels. Are you referring to something like this: "I think this move was a mistake because xyz, and a better move would have been this." or do you mean I shouldn't be overly concerned if the the computer contradicts me?
You're doing it almost right. Doing your own analysis first, and then running it through an engine. What you do need to change is all the labels: "mistake" "inaccuracy" "blunder" "best", etc.
The only thing you should be using an engine for is to check for blunders and missed tactics.
This is super helpful thank you, good to know I am on the right track. I don't fully understanding what you mean about changing the labels. Are you referring to something like this: "I think this move was a mistake because xyz, and a better move would have been this." or do you mean I shouldn't be overly concerned if the the computer contradicts me?
What i mean by "labels" is dont get caught up in the verbiage of "best" "book" "mistake" Inaccuracy" etc. All you need to concentrate on is missed tactics, and blunders. Forget about all that other stuff.
I have recently taken up the habit of analysing my games without the engine, I go through each move, writing down what I was thinking, what moves I was considering. After I have done this I check with the engine to see if my analysis was correct.
My issue is that sometimes what I thought was a mistake was the best move! And what I think is a great move is an inaccuracy or a mistake haha!
I then feel like I am not really learning or possibly even harming my game through this approach.
I will add a disclaimer that I cannot afford a coach. I am looking for any resources/books on analysis methods, help or any resources that might help me to learn more from my analysis.