Info Rhg
Diagram 104 shows a common situation one which beginners find very puzzling. Both sides have developed their pieces in a solid but unimaginative fashion. Now White plays l.Be3 offering Black the chance to double his pawns. Black replies with l Bb6, refusing to comply, and instead allows White to double Black's Have they both gone mad The answer, of course, is no. It just so happens that their moves are all based on very logical considerations. With l.Be3 White actually dreams of having his...
Kuznecov Silman 1986
Kuznecov-Silman, Oregon Open 1986. Black to play. Kuznecov-Silman, Oregon Open 1986. Black to play. Black is better due to his superior Bishop good Bishop versus bad Bishop and the fact that his Knight can make use of the weakened c5 and d4 squares while its counterpart has nowhere to go at all. What about space At the moment the territory is basically even. However, Black's superior minor pieces will eventually allow him to annex space on the kingside. His plan is this 1 Place his minor pieces...
Imbalances And The Silman Thinking Technique
To define the word 'plan' does not necessarily mean that we know how to create one in an actual game. As Golombek said, this calls for the ability to recognize the existing characteristics of a position. To successfully penetrate into the mysteries of the chess board you have to be aware of the magic word of chess IMBALANCE. An imbalance in chess denotes any difference in the two respective positions. To think that the purpose of chess is solely to checkmate the opposing King is much too...
Preventing Counterplay
At times one's advantages might be clearly defined, but instead of proceeding to utilize them it may be a good idea to curtail all of the opponent's chances and only then proceed unhindered with your own plans. One of the most common errors an amateur makes is to win a pawn or get some other type of long lasting advantage and then spoil his winning position by trying to force the issue. When you have a permanent static advantage you should solidify your position before striking out if you...
Thinking Techniques And The List Of Imbalances
A sound plan makes us all heroes, the absence of a plan, idiots. G.M. Kotov quoting a mysterious 'chess sage.' At some time or other every tournament player learns a few opening lines, some tactical ideas, and the most basic mating patterns. As he gets better and more experienced he adds to this knowledge. However, the one thing that just about everybody has problems with is planning. From class 'E' to Master, I get blank stares when asking what plan they had in mind in a particular position....