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Joseph posted an update
So far so good. Applying the lessons so far and I am winning some games with Bots and an occasional live opponent around the 850 t0 1000 elo range. currently I’m around 530 . Question , when using Chess.com self-analysis.
After making a move and I check to see what the best move is according to the computer , if I follow it up with the other computer moves to see how it turns out , is the computer giving best moves for BOTH sides ? And if so , how does that help me ? If all moves are best, won’t it just end in a draw ?
Joseph2 Comments-
Yes, I believe in the analysis it shows the best moves for both sides. However, from the analysis tab you can click a barely noticeable “Analysis…” drop down menu to see the top three recommended moves and you can adjust the engine with the little gear icon on the right hand side. How useful the analysis is will depend on your rating and the situation. I checked a “missed move” in one of my games and the engine came up with a “Mate in 22″… how many people are going to spot a checkmate in 22 moves? LOL. So unless it is for a simple missed tactic the usefulness of the analysis is questionable at our level.
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You mirror what i was thinking. I personally can’t see ahead 15 moves let alone 22…..or 4 or 3. Nelson points out that games are won because of mistakes, so , maybe the analysis is beneficial in showing what the best move would be for both sides and then realizing that the best move for our opponent will probably not happen ?
Anyway, lots to learn and have fun with. Thanks again for your input.
Cheers
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