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The Four Things
Every move does four things. Noticing all of them is critical for accurate calculations.
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What is Conceptualization?
The power of Conceptualization, and why I'm abandoning the word 'visualization'
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Chess Visualization and Aphantasia: A Guide
Aphantasia is not a weakness in Chess. It just requires a different approach.
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Finding Your Model
Two Biases
Don't try to copy other people's brains. Find how yours wants to work instead.
Intuition Series
Your Enthusiastic Friend
Treat your intuition like an enthusiastic friend rated 200 points below you.
Seven Slots
One Key Resource
Why our working memory is the most important resource we have in Chess.
Why Blindfold?
Seeing the Matrix Code
The origin story of Don't Move Until You See It.
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Consider Illegal Moves
Use the moves you can't play to find the best moves you can.
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Comparisons
A technique to make calculation easier on your brain.
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Bit by Bit
Five simple (but not easy) steps to clear calculations.
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Second-Order Effects
The biggest mistakes and opportunities come from the less-obvious consequences of moves.
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The Position In Front Of Us
Unless you understand where you are, you have no hope of getting where you want to go.
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Simplifications
How our brains try to cope with the information overload of calculation.
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Seeking Clarity
The core challenge of calculation is in managing the limits of our brains.
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The Labeling Method
Branching calculations are tricky for our brains. Here's how to approach them.
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