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From where did you learn how to build a "PLAN"?

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Cherub_Enjel
Cherub_Enjel
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May 6, 2017
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#21

Exactly. And I don't consider "attack the king" or "play on the kingside" a real plan, even though it can last many moves. 

It's too unstructured and not specific enough. It's more to be described as "what you should do, given the position/structure". 

kindaspongey
kindaspongey
May 6, 2017
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#22

"... The reader will receive the necessary basic knowledge in six areas of the game – tactics, positional play, strategy, the calculation of variations, the opening and the endgame. ... To make the book entertaining and varied, I have mixed up these different areas, ..." - GM Artur Yusupov (2008)

"... Create a plan right away or you may float without a goal for the rest of the game. ... Passive planless play will lead to a loss every time. ... Don't just react to the opponent's plans. Find an active idea and follow it with as much energy as you can muster. On the other hand, don't get carried away with your own ideas and forget that you have an opponent. Take his plans into account and make adjustments when necessary." - IM Jeremy Silman in The Amateur's Mind

SmithyQ
SmithyQ
May 6, 2017
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#23

The value of planning, from Tarrasch.

This video from GM Igor Smirnov is also worth viewing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RRrAEwb7P8

BlunderLots
BlunderLots
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May 8, 2017
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#24

Try to induce positional weaknesses in your opponent's position, then maneuver to exploit those weaknesses. Tactics will naturally present themselves along the way—the tricky part is being able to spot them and play them correctly when they come up.

RubenHogenhout
RubenHogenhout
May 8, 2017
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#25
kid_may_know schreef:

Sometimes, I feel my chess is totally aimless.

 

What is the best way to learn PLANNING?

And when did you know how to plan?

 

If there is a good book on planning, could you recommend one?

 

Max Euwe Oordeel en plan.   I read it was not a bad book.

Don t know if it is in English.

 

 

RubenHogenhout
RubenHogenhout
May 8, 2017
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#26

Emanuel Lasker said that it is better to have a bad plan then to have no plan at all.

 

Bobbarooski
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May 8, 2017
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#27
MickinMD wrote:

 

B. Simple Attacking Plans, by Fred Wilson.  I like this book because it pushes me to be more aggressive than I normally am.  This is a 175 page book that uses 37 annotated games to illustrate a small set of key points:

1. whenever possible, relentlessly attack f7 or f2 in the opening.

2. most successful K-side attacks attack h7 or h2 after driving off the defender

3. if opponent's K is trapped in the center, open the e-file and maybe d-file

4. if possible, point all your pieces at the opponent's king.

 

+1 This book is great for beginners looking to improve their attacking skills.  

DaviesShelby
DaviesShelby
Apr 26, 2022
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#28
workhard91 wrote:

First of all it comes with experience by playing a lot of games and studying the mistakes of them. And secondly training with a coach or better players will broaden your understanding of certain positions and pawn structures. Studying with books is also fine, but usually it is not as effective as analyzing with strong players. I hope this helps & I wish you good luck!

this doesnt help cos not everyone can afford a coach or even have a strong mate to anaylse games, giving book recommendation on the subjects helps

tygxc
tygxc
Apr 26, 2022
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#29

"My System" - Nimzovich

Kowarenai
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Apr 26, 2022
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#30

i never have a plan thats kinda why i fail, i just make it up as the game progresses