Calculation
Calculation: Analyzing concrete move sequences in the mind before choosing a move.
In-Depth Explanation
Calculation begins with forcing candidate moves and follows each branch until the position becomes quiet enough to evaluate. Strong calculation is selective rather than an attempt to analyze everything. Visualize the resulting board accurately and compare final positions, not just move depth.
Related Technical Terms
FEN (Forsyth-Edwards Notation)
A standard notation for describing a particular board position of a chess game.
Blunder
A very bad move that loses significant material or the game, usually marked as ?? in chess notation.
Algebraic Notation
The standard system for recording chess moves using square coordinates (e.g. e4, Nf3, O-O).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Analyzing concrete move sequences in the mind before choosing a move.
Use a real game in the Plychess analysis tools and identify where calculation affected the position or result.
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