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Forktime, I don't see how at your/our level it would be much use. [Edit: hasn't helped me yet] unless there is a feature where it has main lines from GM games that you can memorize you should be analyzing your own games first. i downloaded arena gui but it is very cumbersome at this point i am too lazy to explore it much. If I want to see what the computer thinks I can get an analysis from this site. Unless you are really good with memorization or even want to take chess to that level I think it is all about understanding your moves so you think on your feet. Don't get me wrong I can see a time where if I was preparing for a tournament and plan on using certain openings or systems trying to flesh out some novelty or work for an advantage but if you can't memorize all the what if's isn't it better to just learn tactics and how to get to positional dynamics that support the type of tactics you like to use?
Fat_Tabb, so it's ok to use a chess engine on here as long as you don't use a machine?
I am quite good at memorizing, and it worjed quite well for me. I memorized alot of lines and won my last 5 games
The more powerful chess engines are on machines... E.g: IBM deep blue 1998.
Well yes, ook i made a mistake. I told you i would edit ;)
So lets first clear things out. I DO NOT use chess engines for rated games. Ok, now lets begin this topic. For all those new people out there, a chess engine is a powerful machine that calculates moves in a very strategical, tactical and positional way. Some even believe they are more powerful than the best in the world. However; that is not what we are discussing today. I am starting a study on how practicing with a chess engine can improve your chess. Note: I will be adding additional material to this topic, so be patient with me :)
Due to their powerful nature of chess play, we can increasingly develop our subconcious mind about the chess move that are played. If h3 is played during a game with a chess engine, we might not u derstand why it was made now, but the purpose of the move becomes quite clear a few moves later. This could be especially effective training for blitz and bullet games and tournaments.
Opening: This is where i believe chess engines shine. Ever faced a tough opening you cant beat? After countless games with a chess engine, it will increase your kneoledge of the opening and position, and you will know how to take advantage of it during an important OTB tournament. This however, does not replace the need for studying the middle game and endgame, which the chess engines do not teach well. Tactics on the other hand... :)
Please do not use chess engines at online and live rated games, as they ruin the experience for both parties.
Note: I will be adding to this post, which is actually my first real main thread. All criticism is appreciated! :)