What to think during every move in a game of chess?

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sirrichardburton

In reference to the pictures of the two Richard Burtons:

Yes indeed it is! Btw if anyone wants to read a great biography on Sir Richard Burton i would recommend "The Devil Drives" by Fawn Brodie.

He was quite a character and prehaps the most interesting historical figure i have ever come across. My handle here is my modest tribute to his life.

iolaq

OKAY, I HAVE A GOOD, YOU WILL NEED THIS, BUUUM BUUUM BUUUM: what u will have to do is think of every chess combo during ur move, have a game plan and think of what u would do if u where ur in ur opponents shoes while thinkng for a best move(disadvantage: "Time" so u must be quick hey), u'v got to have dedication, very very gooood skills, and u must be veeery gooood in calculation. . .

DrSpudnik

This Richard Burton

not this one

eddysallin

whose move is it ?    Did i take the dog out ? why does he take so long to move?   Wow, that other game really worked out well ! Next he will go on vacation, just my luck!

corrijean
DrSpudnik wrote:

This Richard Burton

 

not this one

 

How 'bout this Richard Burton?

 

rooperi
corrijean wrote:
DrSpudnik wrote:

This Richard Burton

 

not this one

 

How 'bout this Richard Burton?

 

Why is he wearing a curtain?

corrijean
rooperi wrote:
corrijean wrote:
DrSpudnik wrote:

This Richard Burton

 

not this one

 

How 'bout this Richard Burton?

 

Why is he wearing a curtain?

Because they're fashionable.

DrSpudnik

"I saw it in the window and just had to have it."

Bur_Oak
DrSpudnik wrote:


"I saw it in the window and just had to have it."

Precisely what I was thinking. Classic line!

DrSpudnik

It still cracks me up 30 years later! Cool

mkchan2951

1. am i playing bullet?

2. if yes ignore steps, else am i in danger?

3. what do i feel like doing?

4. how do i do it?

DrSpudnik

You may ask yourself, "What is that beautiful house?"
You may ask yourself, "Where does that highway go to?"
You may ask yourself, "Am I right, am I wrong?"
You may say to yourself, "My God! What have I done?"

AlCzervik

^Now that cracked me up!!

NimzoRoy

1. Count up all the pieces and pawns on both sides - are you ahead, behind or even in material?

2. Do you or your opponent have any hanging pieces or pawns?

3. How many pieces do you and your opponent have developed in the opening?

4. What are your weaknesses and your opponents weaknesses such as doubled, isolated, and backward pawns; poorly developed or undeveloped pieces etc

5. Come up with a plan - and carry it out: your plan may simply consist of developing all your pieces and castling ASAP in the opening, or trying to liquidate doubled pawns, or focusing on a weakness in your opponents position such as an isolated or backward pawn to name but a very few examples.

Even a poor plan is better than no plan at all.Mikhail Chigorin

mkchan2951
NimzoRoy wrote:

1. Count up all the pieces and pawns on both sides - are you ahead, behind or even in material?

2. Do you or your opponent have any hanging pieces or pawns?

3. How many pieces do you and your opponent have developed in the opening?

4. What are your weaknesses and your opponents weaknesses such as doubled, isolated, and backward pawns; poorly developed or undeveloped pieces etc

5. Come up with a plan - and carry it out: your plan may simply consist of developing all your pieces and castling ASAP in the opening, or trying to liquidate doubled pawns, or focusing on a weakness in your opponents position such as an isolated or backward pawn to name but a very few examples.

Even a poor plan is better than no plan at all. – Mikhail Chigorin

love the quote

gaereagdag

What is your worst piece [usually least developed piece] and how can I make it better?

THat occurs SO often that it will do you no harm to use it every move whether you are a novice or 2800 ELO world champion.

AndyClifton
NimzoRoy wrote:

Even a poor plan is better than no plan at all. – Mikhail Chigorin

Still, the example of computers might indicate otherwise...

AndyClifton

6. Do I have any double checks?

motherinlaw
AnthonyCG wrote:

1. What am I doing here?

2. I think I'll bluff.

3. Why is he staring at me like that? It's creepy.

4. What am I going to eat after the game? Maybe pizza? Yeah I like pizza.

5. Double-check

NIce!  --- Here's mine:

1.  Why am I using psychic energy on this game?

2.  Shouldn't I be doing laundry right now?

3.  Doing laundry is "easy" and This is challenging and Difficult!

4.  I'm quite the "intellectual," I am, playing chess and all ... not like those "ordinary people" who take the "easy route" of "doing laundry."

5.  Nope, not me.  I'm "improving my mind."

6.  Yep, that's it.

7.  What a bunch of BS! -- Face it, MIL, you're just Procrastinating .... And for god' sake, quit calling yourself "MIL."  That's not your real name!  What the hell is wrong with you?  Are you Choosing to stay stuck in some alternate "reality?"  ---- Don't you even Want Clean Clothes ?! ... Jesus .... 

6.  I guess I'll castle.

ThrillerFan

Have you read "Chess Lessons" by Vladimir Popov?

If Yes - Your Question is answer

If No - Read it