Understanding chess algebraic notation is pivotal for professional chess players.
In today's guide, you'll not only grasp reading and writing chess notations but also delve into analyzing others' games to refine your own skills.
Learning chess notation is a must-know for any ambitious chess player. It'll allow you to read and write chess moves, spectate games and will take reading chess books to the next level.
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For most chess players a tournament is a chance to show what they’ve learned and proved those hours spent in training.
However, competitions don’t always go as planned and this usually depends on many factors, some of which will have absolutely nothing to do with chess. It could, of course, also be that your training hasn’t been consistent or focused on improving your chess weaknesses and this can all be identified after a thorough analysis of your own games. But besides adjusting your training plan, what else could you do to enhance your tournament performance? From my experience as a chess player and a trainer, there are a few things that can affect your play.
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Especially those who are starting often ask this question; as if there was a formula they could follow in order to do the same.
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