tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6393640898640561043.post8723037317783079947..comments2024-02-24T12:16:34.475-05:00Comments on Path to Chess Mastery: Simplified Thought Process (that works)ChessAdminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02231584333139931889noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6393640898640561043.post-61434217393242700842013-10-31T20:08:05.879-04:002013-10-31T20:08:05.879-04:00Hello Boris, thanks for the comment. (For those wh...Hello Boris, thanks for the comment. (For those who don't know, Boris Schipkov is a top opening theoretician). I particularly liked the annotations to your game with Oleg Vasilchenko, a Slav Defense.ChessAdminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02231584333139931889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6393640898640561043.post-55586918557730980772013-10-23T05:59:08.089-04:002013-10-23T05:59:08.089-04:00I have in my website http://www.chessib.com/ a sec...I have in my website http://www.chessib.com/ a section 'Philosophy And Psychology Of Chess Struggle' http://www.chessib.com/philos.html<br />Maybe it is interesting.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18313547446193226960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6393640898640561043.post-33775843500707013662012-04-21T09:39:09.061-04:002012-04-21T09:39:09.061-04:00Hi, thanks for stopping by. When the opponent is o...Hi, thanks for stopping by. When the opponent is on move, I follow Botvinnik's dictum mentioned above and think primarily about positional characteristics, including examining latent tactics possibilities based on weak squares, piece placement, open lines, etc. I try to avoid calculating long, specific variations unless there is a clear forcing move for my opponent that he is likely to play. During this process, sometimes move ideas will occur to me, whether they are ones that are immediately possible or a "dream position" to aim for.<br /><br />The above thought process description was deliberately simplified to emphasize what is /necessary/ to consider on each move. It of course can be easily (and almost infinitely) expanded upon; some of the linked resources provide much longer or more detailed examples. For my practical use over-the-board, it has worked quite well and has led to a significant breakthrough in my performance. So, the bottom line is that it's simple but effective, at this point in my chess career.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6393640898640561043.post-74637569887712747702012-04-20T18:19:29.179-04:002012-04-20T18:19:29.179-04:00There are 2 thought-processes: the one you do if y...There are 2 thought-processes: the one you do if you have to move and the one if your oponent has to move. Where ever i look, no hint what to do if its NOT your move. I think the best thing to think about then are static-positional things.<br />I think a good thought process "if its your turn" could be a little more detailed. It is not that difficult to learn it by heart and get used to it.AoxomoxoA wonderinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16058687381216896080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6393640898640561043.post-60070967655000879562012-02-02T20:05:46.900-05:002012-02-02T20:05:46.900-05:00The first installment of the Best of Chess Bloggin...The first installment of the Best of Chess Blogging Carnival is up! <a href="http://rlpchessblog.blogspot.com/2012/02/best-of-chess-blogging-part-i-openings.html" rel="nofollow">The Best Of! Chess Blogging, Part I: Openings</a><br /><br />Of course, you are in it! :)Robert Pearsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01357942424904415208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6393640898640561043.post-49745445694150395902012-01-30T15:58:36.607-05:002012-01-30T15:58:36.607-05:00Thanks Paco. I'm glad this post was especially...Thanks Paco. I'm glad this post was especially useful to you (and the others who commented).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6393640898640561043.post-79973922001851493802012-01-30T04:45:35.691-05:002012-01-30T04:45:35.691-05:00This is one great post. I really liked it.
I read ...This is one great post. I really liked it.<br />I read your blog frequently and I can say that it's one of my favorites (chess-related) I will continue to do so, but I just wanted to let you know that you are doing a great job. Thank you, and please....keep them coming!Paco Vela.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13563472107592724965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6393640898640561043.post-48979143769125189762012-01-29T11:24:08.050-05:002012-01-29T11:24:08.050-05:00Thanks for the comments!
My brain's comfortab...Thanks for the comments!<br /><br />My brain's comfortable "span of control" is around 5-6 elements, so having a four-element thought process works about right; even when I'm tired, I can work through it well enough. I think implementing this has put a much higher "floor" under my play, which raises my overall game.<br /><br />The most practical benefits, targeting my weaknesses in play, have come from: 1) doing full CCT (i.e. don't completely ignore any forcing move possibility); 2) emphasizing the improvement of my piece placement; and 3) making a real effort to falsify my candidate move. The last one has probably been the hardest to implement, since attempting to mentally tear your own position to shreds can be a little jarring (and is not the desired outcome!) - yet it's the key to neutralizing your opponent's play and making your own most effective. <br /><br />Re: the next blog carnival, this didn't make the deadline, but I'll certainly look at submitting it for the following one. Would certainly like to hear more about how others have looked at this subject.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6393640898640561043.post-70801290607892272622012-01-29T10:54:37.989-05:002012-01-29T10:54:37.989-05:00This is a fabulous post! Obviously, there is noth...This is a fabulous post! Obviously, there is nothing new per se, but you've done a fantastic job of summarizing and linking to all the content that many of us have been reading over the years.<br /><br />Have you submitted any posts to Robert Pearson yet (for the blog carnival)? If not, then I think you should at least submit this one.rockyrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244111671544689660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6393640898640561043.post-28044832020207162502012-01-28T17:48:06.352-05:002012-01-28T17:48:06.352-05:00Hey ChessAdmin!
Nice thought process!
I cobbled ...Hey ChessAdmin!<br /><br />Nice thought process!<br /><br />I cobbled one together combining some Heisman and Silman concepts and it was very helpful although lately I have forgotten to use it and I need to reinstall into my brain. I think styoko exercises help with that. I also agree that a simpler thought process is best. I remember looking at Purdy's thought process and it was a nightmare!! :)<br /><br />It would be easier to memorize all of the Ruy Lopez theory then to keep track of Purdy's process.<br /><br />I basically do the Heisman CCT thing, and then go through Silman's imbalances from "The Amateur's Mind" to get an idea of what the position wants and then pick a few candidates and try to calculate that out. (when I actually use my process that is!)<br /><br />Your process is very clear!Tommyghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04836893561110796499noreply@blogger.com