How Do You Practice Chess Visualization?
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saurav7262
1 day ago
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#1
I use a " x " paper chess board that I cut out from a score sheet. I'll look at the paper and move an imaginary knight around the board, for example: find Nf5 [Ng1-Nf3-Nh4-Nf5], find Nf6 [Ng1-Nf3-Nh2-Ng4-Nf6] or practice openings, checkmates, tactics...everything and anything. I find it much easier to calculate variations without pieces on the board. While playing internet chess, it's difficult for me to imagine my White dark square bishop capturing Black's knight on f6, look at the board, and NOT see that knight anymore, because it is STILL there. Well, it's not completely that bad, but it
1 day ago
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#2
To practice, I suggest reading books that go over many games. Most any chess book will do so you can learn and practice other chess knowledge while you’re at it. These books often require you to have a board In front of you but at times where they show short lines just try visualizing them.
Practice with pieces on the board:
1. Visualize the squares that the white and black pieces attack.
2. Visualize which pieces interrupt the possible activity of another piece.
3. Visualize the sequence of moves and how this affects the future activity of each piece (this requires more practice). Do this especially in your games.
Remember to always visualize the activity of both sides' pieces.
Do this by playing classic games. You should master step 1, and steps 2 and 3 will depend on your level and concentration. Also, practice calculations by downloading the PDF 700 Chess Problems By Mrs. Baird (there's also a pgn file). It has many checkmate puzzles in two and three moves. The checkmate puzzles in two will help you train your visualization.
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