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Calculation process

Is there a tactic? Checks, threats, captures. Calculate, then judge.

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The calculation process, step 1: “Is there a tactic here?” with Yes and NoThe calculation process, step 1: “Is there a tactic here?” with Yes and No
4 stepsTactic · Candidates · Calculate · Evaluate
Real positionsTactical and calm
RatedThe calculate step counts

How it works

  1. 1

    Is there a tactic?

    Yes or no.

  2. 2

    Pick candidates

    Up to three forcing moves.

  3. 3

    Calculate the line

    Play it out. The pieces don’t move.

  4. 4

    Evaluate the end

    Set the bar where the line ends.

What it trains

This is the whole thought process, in the order a strong player runs it.

Do it enough and it becomes how you think at the board.

Questions

What if there is no tactic?

Answer no, then judge the position.Some rounds are calm on purpose.

Is it rated?

The calculate step is, like Puzzles.

Can I train one step at a time?

Yes. Each step is a mode of its own:

  1. 1Critical positions
  2. 2Forcing moves
  3. 3Puzzles
  4. 4Evaluation

More modes

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Critical positionsIs there a tactic, or nothing?
Forcing movesChecks, captures, threats.
PuzzlesThe board freezes. See the whole line first.
EvaluationYour line ends here. Say how the position stands.

Stop losing games to moves you didn’t see.

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