missing quicker mates

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JocelynStainbrook
Often when I analyze my games I notice that I’m missing a chance to mate entirely or missing a chance to force mate faster and “taking the long way”. Any advice for a beginner at recognizing when I have a mating attack and how to get there most efficiently?
DarkSkewer

I guess it will take time and experience to get better at spotting such things.

JPizzy8
I also get this
DarkSkewer

All three of us are beginners, so we all experience this. I think knowing the rules of chess doesn't mean we can play it well.

 

lillspoven

solving a bunch of problems in the "mate in x" section might help