It seems that those that do figure that out are not telling.
How to know what my opponent is trying to do?
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Jun 2, 2018
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Sometimes the moves may be filler moves. Such as a pawn push. It may seem odd but they may only be doing that until they themselves figure out where you are going to go on the chess board. For example. They may stall castling or stall an attack until you go to one side or another. Then they start their plan of action. Other times they may have an attack all planned out but are just trying to avert your concentration. It could also be a decoy move.
Jun 2, 2018
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#4
Try to notice the small things. Like which squares they are occupying. Or the way their pieces are positioned. It may be that they are trying to box you in.
I like to flip the board and look at it from my opponent’s POV. Pretend it’s not even your game, just look at the position and ask what you would do.
Jecnez wrote:
How can i get better at understanding my opponent's plan?
How about just ask him/her? Ask during casual games; chess players love helping other chess players.
Jun 2, 2018
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Jecnez wrote:
Sometimes i can not identify my opponent's plan. At some position during the match, he make a move and I try to recognise his plan or predict his next move but I cant. I think sometimes it is because there is no logic behind his move, but some other times my lack of knowledges doesn't afford me to understand his moves or see the whole combination. I can not play prophylactic if I dont know my opponent's plan.
How can i get better at understanding my opponent's plan?
Just analyze with your opponent after the game. This way you compare your thoughts about the positions whith those of your opponents.
Analyzing games in general is I think one of the best tools to improve yourself.
Jesper Hall wrote in his book that you'll everything you need in your own games.
Jun 3, 2018
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Jecnez wrote:
Sometimes i can not identify my opponent's plan. At some position during the match, he make a move and I try to recognise his plan or predict his next move but I cant. I think sometimes it is because there is no logic behind his move, but some other times my lack of knowledges doesn't afford me to understand his moves or see the whole combination. I can not play prophylactic if I dont know my opponent's plan.
How can i get better at understanding my opponent's plan?
Opening Principles:
1. Control the center squares – d4-e4-d5-e5
2. Develop your minor pieces toward the center – piece activity is the key
3. Castle
4. Connect your rooks
Tactics...tactics...tactics...
Pre Move Checklist:
1. Make sure all your pieces are safe.
2. Look for forcing move: Checks, captures, threats. You want to look at ALL forcing moves (even the bad ones) this will force you look at, and see the entire board.
3. If there are no forcing moves, you then want to remove any of your opponent’s pieces from your side of the board.
4. If your opponent doesn’t have any of his pieces on your side of the board, then you want to improve the position of your least active piece.
5. After each move by your opponent, ask yourself: "What is my opponent trying to do?"
Middlegame Planning:
1. Expand your position:
a. Gain more space.
b. Improve the position of your pieces.
2. Decide on what side of the board to play.
a. Queenside: a-c files.
b. Center: d-e files.
c. Kingside: f-h files.
Compare, space, material, and weakness(es)
Play where you have the advantage.
3. DO NOT HURRY. Regroup your pieces, and be patient.
Just ask him what he wants to do
Sometimes i can not identify my opponent's plan. At some position during the match, he make a move and I try to recognise his plan or predict his next move but I cant. I think sometimes it is because there is no logic behind his move, but some other times my lack of knowledges doesn't afford me to understand his moves or see the whole combination. I can not play prophylactic if I dont know my opponent's plan.
How can i get better at understanding my opponent's plan?