what is a blunder
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I’m trying to get more into chess because I really enjoy it but there’s some stuff I’m confused about or want help on. What is a blunder? And what are some strategy techniques?
Jan 18, 2021
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#2
Blunder is generally reserved for very bad moves. Usually, that means so bad as to affect the expected outcome of the game. That is,
- if you are winning, a blunder leaves you drawish or losing.
- If you are drawish, a blunder leaves you losing.
I suppose you could also call it a blunder if you have an easy win, and you make a bad move that results in a very difficult win.
These sites may help- https://www.chess.com/openings, https://www.chess.com/lessons , https://www.chess.com/videos
The analysis engine uses its numerical evaluation of the position to categorise a move as a blunder. The threshold is 2 to 3 pts. So if you were winning by 8 pts and made a poor move that reduced your lead to 5 pts, that would be a blunder. It's just a large change in evaluation that affects the game though it wont necessarily affect the outcome.
Jan 18, 2021
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#4
the site's analysis mouse over defines it as "a very bad move that loses material or the game"
Another way to say it: its the kind of move you make after you study the board for a long time and then intentionally pick the worst move you could find, hoping to confusing your opponent with your 'audacity'.
