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The Science of Chess Patterns

Thank you for article. Are there any minds about intuition is chess? Or it only rational way to play better?
Because we have difference in know and undertstand.

Thank you for article. Are there any minds about intuition is chess? Or it only rational way to play better? Because we have difference in know and undertstand.

@max_tango

Intuition is created by experience and chess knowledge (pattern recognition).

People with more chess knowledge (knowing more patterns) can see good moves more easily. This leads to greater intuition as they can see the right move more easily (due to seeing patterns in the position).

@max_tango Intuition is created by experience and chess knowledge (pattern recognition). People with more chess knowledge (knowing more patterns) can see good moves more easily. This leads to greater intuition as they can see the right move more easily (due to seeing patterns in the position).

I enjoy the overall statement about chess study and the importance of understanding ideas borne out of patterns. Even if these are not rigidly followed, they provide an excellent basis for study and understanding the goals sought by both sides in any position.

The book mentioned seems like it might be a good read. If OP has read the book, maybe a confirmation of its entertainment/instructional value would be of use.

I enjoy the overall statement about chess study and the importance of understanding ideas borne out of patterns. Even if these are not rigidly followed, they provide an excellent basis for study and understanding the goals sought by both sides in any position. The book mentioned seems like it might be a good read. If OP has read the book, maybe a confirmation of its entertainment/instructional value would be of use.

@JustAnotherLine44

Thank you. By the book you mean De Groot's Thought and Choice in Chess right?

It's a fine book. I haven't read most of it to be honest, just the first 90 pages and some other bits. It's huge and intensive. The most thorough investigation of chess done to date. One of the greatest chess books written. Of course, it's not an easy read when it gets to the technical details. I recommend it tho, it's very instructional.

@JustAnotherLine44 Thank you. By the book you mean De Groot's Thought and Choice in Chess right? It's a fine book. I haven't read most of it to be honest, just the first 90 pages and some other bits. It's huge and intensive. The most thorough investigation of chess done to date. One of the greatest chess books written. Of course, it's not an easy read when it gets to the technical details. I recommend it tho, it's very instructional.