Like I explained in Lesson #1 your thinking process should start with an orientation. The goal of the orientation is to get a basic feel for the position (separate the behaviour (concreteness, tactics) of the position from it’s personality (strategic characteristics) !)
- to decide on the nature of the position (tactical or strategic)
If the position is not to complex you may decide to play a move immediately. If not you will go on to the next step (this line shifts with playing strength because complexity is subjective).
In the below training video you are going to train these steps.
Happy training!
I like the position-by-position examination of tactical vs. strategic and the repetition of thinking methods. These are very nice, clear illustrations to support the ideas.
REALLY enjoyed this. Interesting practical distinction between positional and tactical positions.
I found this really helpful – particularly the care you took to include some examples for less advanced players to grasp quickly (like me!). It’s good to feel that at least you were able to quickly master some of the positions, rather than feeling it was all beyond you. 🙂
Thanks for the explaining the seemingly obvious points. Usually GM books simply skip that!.
This is the first time I see someone explain if a position is tactical or strategic in nature and WHAT TO DO FOR EACH OF THEM. Great job !!!
Thanks Ronald 😉
Waldemar
I was always wondering what to look for in order to distinguish between tactical and strategic positions. I now understand and am apply this to my games; feeling more confident in this area.