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Paul L posted an update
During the Tactics Module we’re told to constantly be scanning for tactics and then in the Avoiding Blunders Module we’re told to spend time doing a blunder check before each move. Obviously if we spent equal time doing both we could run into time trouble. Is there a rule of thumb were one takes precedence over the other?
Keith F, James E and Tomas6 Comments-
Personally, I focus on blunder checks because it’s the larger weakness for me. I tend to find tactics pretty easily. I too often see tactics and go gung ho for them without realizing I’m actually blundering. So, I’d say it depends on which is the greater weakness for you.
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You might like longer time controls until you get faster at thinking. I just play 10 minutes because its fun but make more mistakes 👍🏼
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Thanks for the input guys. I’ve only ever played against the bots online and OTB games at the local library so I haven’t had to deal with time pressure yet, but I’m sure I will be soon. Looking forward to tonight’s live coaching session.
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I was losing a lot of 10 minutes games so I went back to 15/10. now im getting good at those. Im just gonna stay at 15/10 until I feel I need a challenge
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I would humbly suggest that blunder-check is more important, and must be done on *every* move. If I miss a blunder, I might very well lose the game on the spot. On the other hand, if I miss a tactic (i.e., a tactic that I have in the position, not one that my opponent has), I may not win the game (or material) on this move, but I’ll probably have other chances later in the game.
Oh, how many games I’ve lost where I played at a 1400 level for 25 moves and blundered on move 26. I might just as well have been playing at a 100 level from move 1!
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@mjshpizgmail-com That’s kinda the way I was leaning. I’ve only been playing since the spring but I’ve lost track of the number of games I’ve been holding my own and have it all blow up in my face due to an obvious blunder. Thanks
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