Is reading compter analysis a good way to learn?

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Avatar of ColonelKnight

Let's assume I am way too lazy to go about reading books or pursuing a more structured approach.

I know the basic principles - control center, connect rooks, avoid doubled pawns etc. Now if I simply read computer analysis of all my games, will I be able to get a hang of more advanced patterns? Any major downside to this approach?

Also, what's the best analysis software to use?

Thanks.

Avatar of Time4Tea

I don't think it's a great way to learn, tbh.  The computer analysis will tell you if something's good or bad, in a black-or-white kind of way, but it doesn't tell you why it's good or bad.  Also, computer analysis tends to be better from a tactical point-of-view than a strategic/positional one.

E.g. if the computer analysis suddenly goes from +0.7 to -2.4 then it's a good bet you just blundered a piece, but if it goes from +0.7 to +0.4, it's often not that easy to figure out why.

Doubled pawns aren't always bad, btw.  There are many situations where they can be quite handy.

Avatar of ColonelKnight

Is engine analysis mostly based on influence and material advantage (as aopposed to position, developing lines of attack)?

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@omargalanti ... You are a fine specimen of an internet jacka$$. Don't get me wrong, I like your irreverent nonsense.

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Omar, given that your blitz rating is 10xx, I am betting your dog is smarter.

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Estragon, yeah, makes sense. I guess I'll take video lessons.

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Computers can teach but they can't dream.