Our mental constraints block the perception of absorbing every movement and stimulus that present themselves in front of us. So it is not a shocker to believe that in a game like chess, the most unsubtle and quickly identifiable moves can be overlooked and regretted as the game proceeds in the opponent’s favour.
A general solution – Before diving into the specifics and the detailed key, it’s imperative to treat chess as any other sport, to play, learn and repeat to an extent where the player is confident enough to dominate the board and its contents without hesitation. Every move, every kill and every decision while drawing power plays must be well acquainted and familiarized with to finally establish a pure understanding of the opponent’s response and the un-foreseeable probabilities that blow along with certainty.
Use tempo moves: When moves are missed and wrongly interpreted, the situation involves a number of hanging pieces ie. pieces that have no defenders. Opponents may attack and pity these pieces since they are psychologically inclined into assuming that your lack of guard only emphasizes a lack of worth or care added. Empowering these pieces subtly by using them to gain tempo moves and creating momentum by centering these pieces in tactical combinations.
An exposed king is much more: Never undermine the value of a loose king. Chess players are collectively aware of treating an undefended king as a major target and even in a battlefield, the king is the final blow to overthrowing the monarchy. Similarly, on the board as well, threatening the king with powerful or relatively powerless pieces alike must not be done singularly. Combine this attack with threats to other pieces to tactfully divide your opponent’s attention hazily to all the endangered pieces effectively reducing the concentration entrusted towards the monarch.
Defensive pieces must be monitored: Offense and defence are nurtured alike. Some pieces possibly due to their powers, are able to move in various ways or simply due to their positioning in a specific situation may act out as perfect defenders. These defenders are quickly identified and targeted. Never discount the response and approach of an opponent towards these pieces, and constantly monitor their survival against opponent attacks and targeting.
Over straining defenders: The one resistance to successfully executing an offence is the counter playing defence. While defences are hard to break, the situation may take a turn for the worse when obvious defence responses are missed. Always overthrow defence by applying numerous forces that have the power to dominate defences thereby reducing chances of these regrettable misses. Trying to limit the opponent and their skillful tactics by forcing their pieces to move accordingly can significantly reduce the probability of allowing them to perform a defensive move that can easily be overlooked.
Easier said than done, these moves take practice and dedication. Amateurs can miss these moves, however, experts take a comprehensive look at the board before moving each piece. The professionals at Mind Mentorz teach such intricate trips and tricks to your kids and thus provide them with knowledge about not just the basics but also train them to pursue chess as a career.