Solving Puzzles
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Hello World,
I do have a problem that I believe, I'm not the only one facing...
I'm solving puzzles quite easily... I tend to see quickly what's expected in the puzzles and, If the pieces were connected the same way in my games, I'd be reproducing the same motives...
however, I never find myself in such positions that I could use these things I'm doing in the puzzles...
any ideas on how to unlock these patterns in real games?
Puzzles is NOT about finding the EXACT positions in real games. It’s about finding the SAME concept. Puzzles help you be better prepared when you have advantages and disadvantages, whether it is winning extra material or positional advantage. You won’t see the same puzzle magically appear in your next game, but you will identify a similar concept, such as forking 2 pieces with your knight, or sacrificing a piece to deliver checkmate.
well.. what I mean is that, I'm able to solve the puzzles, but, am unable to reproduce these patterns.. its not really about having the exact same position. what i mean is that, when i see the puzzles, it seems quite straightforward... looking for checks, captures... etc.
it sent without having finished... but what I still had to say is that, when I'm in a real game, even taking all my time, I don't see any way to reproduce these patterns...not the exact same position
The only thing you gotta worry about is the middle and end game. The opening should all be book moves. The “puzzles” come when your opponents make a mistake and you have an advantage. After that, every move is a “puzzle”, you just have to look harder. Also, stay away from Speed Chess...
This applies in life also. Every successful person solves a problem, whether it’s making a living, creating a successful business, inventing something unique, etc...Just like all the big companies out there, first they identify a problem and try to make life easier by solving that problem. The important thing is realizing there is a problem that can be solved.