Like or Dislike: Like. Before I got into chess, I was a distance runner. The comparisons between the two training regimens are illuminating. One area of chess I understand needs improvement in my training, thanks to this episode, is tactics. You stress studying tactics, as opposed to solving them. What is the best way to properly learn tactics as opposed to trying to solve one puzzle after another without actually improving?
Your courses are perfect for getting started with an opening without it consuming your life.
Like or Dislike: Like. Before I got into chess, I was a distance runner. The comparisons between the two training regimens are illuminating. One area of chess I understand needs improvement in my training, thanks to this episode, is tactics. You stress studying tactics, as opposed to solving them. What is the best way to properly learn tactics as opposed to trying to solve one puzzle after another without actually improving?
I was using studying and solving tactics to mean the same thing. Try to solve the whole problem without making any moves first.