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Candidate moves first

  • List 2–3 candidates before calculating

Calculation without candidates is wandering. Name two or three moves that change the position — then calculate.

If you only have one idea, force yourself to invent a second before you touch a piece.

Habit rule · Two candidates before you calculate any line.

Knowledge check

What comes before deep calculation?

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