Chess Words of Wisdom by Mike Henebry

Author:Mike Henebry [Henebry, Mike]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Russell Enterprises, Inc.
Published: 2011-11-01T04:00:00+00:00

OBJECTIVITY

You must possess objectivity. If you over-estimate or under-estimate how well you are doing in a position, your subsequent play will be inaccurate. Often, a game is lost by over-estimating an advantage, or by trying to convert too small of an advantage into a forced win. “The average player isn’t especially objective about chess” (Mihail Martin, Chess Reports #61, Bob Long).

You must be critical of not only yourself, but of your opponent too. One good way to get an objective perspective from your opponent’s point of view is actually to view the position from his position. In other words, think as if you were the opponent, or even get up at look at the board from his side. What would you do in this position? This is often a good way to find ideas and helps to keep your objectivity.

When you are looking for the best move in a position, be objective. Do not choose a move based on your tastes. “He who loses his objectivity will also lose the game” (Andrei Volokitin & Vladimir Grabinsky, Perfect Your Chess).

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