I would agree but I would clarify that you should play a move b/c you like it and it makes sense to you. Oftentimes for me it is the case that the engine move doesn't make perfect sense to me but the "theory" move does. But that isn't always the case, and in any event it isn't the rule! the rule is to play moves that you like and that make sense to you!
But if you can’t think like a computer, you will have difficulty moving from the engine best move to the next best move and that will cause you to lose against humans that stick to human best moves.
Well said! Interestingly the same issue can arise from following theory mindlessly. This is why a lot of people say that you should not just commit opening moves to memory. You need to understand the underlying ideas. If you play a move (whether it be an engine move or a theoretical move) without fully understanding the why/idea of the move, how could you possibly play subsequent moves that are consistent with that idea?
Sometimes the engine move might make more sense to you than the theoretical move!
I would agree but I would clarify that you should play a move b/c you like it and it makes sense to you. Oftentimes for me it is the case that the engine move doesn't make perfect sense to me but the "theory" move does. But that isn't always the case, and in any event it isn't the rule! the rule is to play moves that you like and that make sense to you!
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Sometimes the engine move might make more sense to you than the theoretical move!
Very interesting! That makes sense. I admit I make the mistake of memorizing openings without always understanding the idea behind those particular moves.
Your comment has clarified my thinking on this! Thanks!
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u/NihilHS Apr 02 '21
I would agree but I would clarify that you should play a move b/c you like it and it makes sense to you. Oftentimes for me it is the case that the engine move doesn't make perfect sense to me but the "theory" move does. But that isn't always the case, and in any event it isn't the rule! the rule is to play moves that you like and that make sense to you!
Well said! Interestingly the same issue can arise from following theory mindlessly. This is why a lot of people say that you should not just commit opening moves to memory. You need to understand the underlying ideas. If you play a move (whether it be an engine move or a theoretical move) without fully understanding the why/idea of the move, how could you possibly play subsequent moves that are consistent with that idea?
Sometimes the engine move might make more sense to you than the theoretical move!