Yes. Tunnel vision is normal. Chess vision takes time to develop. It's a skill and like any skill it requires practice and time. It is in fact 2 skills: calculation and visualisation. Calculation is looking at all forced moves and threats in the position (have you done the lesson on forced moves) and replies, etc. Visuslisation is seeing in your mind how the position changes, before the moves appear on the board. When chess players calculate, they quickly narrow down from all forced moves to a set of Candidate Moves that they evaluate in more detail. IMO regular (daily) tactics puzzles are a great way to develop these skills. I do 5 to 10 a day and my calculation, visualisation and tactical skills have strengthened since I started chess in january. The trick is to always try and solve the puzzle in your head. Dont guess the moves.
Practically new to chess
If you are not familiar with tactics then I suggest learning the basic patterns and ideas first: pins, skewers, removing defender, etc or the puzzles may not make sense to you. Then start on a low rating. If you pause and reflect on each puzzle you solve, you'll also find it is a great way to learn more about chess.
@MarkGrubb ty, no I haven't done the forced moves tutorial yet, but I'm just going in chronological order, I plan on completing all lessons. Where are the tactics puzzles, is that just the name for the regular puzzle on this site? I was always trying to figure out why the computer wanted me to make the moves it was having me do in the puzzles I tried before I started the lessons. Hopefully soon I will see the reasons for them, as I do try and reflect on why it had me do what it had me do.
@slavicBaikal LOL, the only problem is I feel like I'd be one of those people that you beat with it, at least for the time being. But I'm sure once I get my confidence up I'll be trying this
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Try this at around 400-800 rating and play some rapid
I've played, lets say less than casually my whole life. I've known how to play as long as I can remember but have only played a hand-full of games ever. I've wanted to get better at chess for a long time and am finally doing it. I have a small tunnel vision problem with most things, chess included. My question is will playing and watching the lessons (of which i have already gone through the first two sets of) get me to see the whole board and eventually see moves that aren't obvious to most players. I know it takes years to get good at chess, and I'm not trying to become a grandmaster or anything. I'm just curious as to whether anybody out there noticed they have some tunnel vision as well and eventually grew out of that (at least for chess) with practice.
Watch Agadmator, play rapid, play Four Knight's Opening to start off, and don't worry about tactics. You will pick them up by watching videos, but it will take a while to apply them to the game. In other words, just play. I was once in your position three years ago when I first learned how to play.
On the puzzle page are three different types of puzzle: rated, learning and rush. These are tactics puzzles. The solution is nearly always winning material or mate. You'll find explanations of each in the sites help section. Suggest starting with the learning puzzles on a low rating. You can practise learning puzzles by theme. Rated puzzles are random, its these that will improve you general board vision the most as you will have to search harder for a solution. The lowest rated puzzles are simple pattern recognition problems, see and move, but as the ratings get harder you will have to work harder at calculation and exploring continuation. Start easy and work up to it. The puzzles teach themselves really.
I've played, lets say less than casually my whole life. I've known how to play as long as I can remember but have only played a hand-full of games ever. I've wanted to get better at chess for a long time and am finally doing it. I have a small tunnel vision problem with most things, chess included. My question is will playing and watching the lessons (of which i have already gone through the first two sets of) get me to see the whole board and eventually see moves that aren't obvious to most players. I know it takes years to get good at chess, and I'm not trying to become a grandmaster or anything. I'm just curious as to whether anybody out there noticed they have some tunnel vision as well and eventually grew out of that (at least for chess) with practice.
Well you've been playing chess you're whole life, so definitely not new to it.
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unfortunately, nh3 or na6 is not a good reply to scholars mate :/
Dear Blake,
Getting started is always difficult,but you've made your first step and that is awesome.
My suggestion is to just play as much as you can and enjoy it, but always make sure to check your mistakes and learn from them.
If you feel like you need a head start and want to know all those tricks that you need do not hesitate to contact me. I am a professional chess coach and I'd be glad to help you learn the game faster.
DM me here on the site or send me an email to benszabo1994@gmail.com if you're interested.
We sound like we are in the same place there, Anvil. I'll drop you a message.
Hey Anvil, I'm new to Chess and yes, tunnel vision is real! I'm trying not to beat myself up everytime I make a rediculous play and enjoy the process of learning. Although that's not always possible when I make a move so stupid my opponent calls it out in the chat! I suppose it's a case of the more you see the less you're afraid of and hopefully tunnel vision will ease as we progress. All the best on your Chess adventures! :)
I've played, lets say less than casually my whole life. I've known how to play as long as I can remember but have only played a hand-full of games ever. I've wanted to get better at chess for a long time and am finally doing it. I have a small tunnel vision problem with most things, chess included. My question is will playing and watching the lessons (of which i have already gone through the first two sets of) get me to see the whole board and eventually see moves that aren't obvious to most players. I know it takes years to get good at chess, and I'm not trying to become a grandmaster or anything. I'm just curious as to whether anybody out there noticed they have some tunnel vision as well and eventually grew out of that (at least for chess) with practice.