Strategy · Lesson 92 of 92

Before EVERY Move

The single best habit in chess: before releasing your move, ask…

Choose the right answer

"Is it pretty?"
"What does this move allow? Am I hanging anything? What was THEIR last move threatening?"
"Is it fast?"
"What would my rival play?"

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"What does this move allow? Am I hanging anything? What was THEIR last move threatening?"

The blunder-check. One disciplined second per move prevents 90% of lost games. Champions are paranoid; be paranoid.

This drill is one step. The full write-up — every rule, every pattern, every common mistake — is in the complete guide.

This lesson is one of 92 in the Grandmaster Academy — every one playable, with the pieces moving under your hand.