Is losing a tempo always bad? - Chess Forums

BlcScorpion

Mar 19, 2015

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#1

Or are there exceptions, if so which?

Dodger111

Mar 19, 2015

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#2

Yeah in some engames and mid-game positions you gotta "lose the move" to win material or mate.

Although I guess that's not exactly like losing a tempo.

Shamandalie1234

Mar 19, 2015

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#3

In openings it's bad if you don't get compensation for it (f.i. a pawn, an attack)

In the middle game it doesn't matter much.

In the endgame it can be a matter of winning or losing.

SilentKnighte5

Mar 19, 2015

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#4

No.

Triangulation is an idea when you purposely lose a tempo in order to win. Look at the Q v R Philidor endgame.

Generally you don't want to lose a tempo though. You'd have to have a clear and specific reason to do so.