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Day 3 · 15 min · Free forever

Refute your own idea

  • Try to break your intended move

Stronger players argue against themselves. Before you play the move you like, spend ten seconds trying to refute it.

If you cannot find a refutation, play it. If you can, pick another candidate.

Habit rule · Try to refute your own move before you play it.

Knowledge check

Why refute your own idea?

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