Evaluate Before You Calculate: A Step By Step Guide

Introduction

1) Evaluating the Position

2) Determining the Position Type: Tactical/Strategical

3) Recognition of Tactical and Positional Motives

4) Calculation Technique: The Trunk

5) Calculation Technique: The Bush

6) Calculation Technique: The Tunnel Method

7) When To Stop Calculating Variations

8) Typical Mistakes During Calculations

9) Check Yourself: Stage 1 (Fork, Pin, Check)

10) Check Yourself: Stage 2 (But What If?)

11) Practical Tips and Recommendations