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How to avoid blunders?

I was always taught: "write the move down first". (Then check it over for a few seconds before playing it to make sure it isn't a blunder.)

But of course, that was many years ago. We aren't allowed to do that anymore in over-the-board play. And it's not appropriate for online play anyway because we don't usually write our own moves down when playing online.

So we have to do it mentally. Decide on the move. But wait, don't play it! Spend a few seconds checking you're not about to leave something en prise or similar! If those seconds don't show anything up, play the move.

I was always taught: "write the move down first". (Then check it over for a few seconds before playing it to make sure it isn't a blunder.) But of course, that was many years ago. We aren't allowed to do that anymore in over-the-board play. And it's not appropriate for online play anyway because we don't usually write our own moves down when playing online. So we have to do it mentally. Decide on the move. But wait, don't play it! Spend a few seconds checking you're not about to leave something en prise or similar! If those seconds don't show anything up, play the move.

@Adrish_Halder said ^

Guys please post

Use stockfish. Don’t blame me of you’re banned!

@Adrish_Halder said [^](/forum/redirect/post/g9acRdMt) > Guys please post Use stockfish. Don’t blame me of you’re banned!

A first step is: “double check your keys in the pocket”. The same way you go out double checking if you have your keys with you, just double check before the actual move if it is a blunder. Just a couple of seconds more.

A first step is: “double check your keys in the pocket”. The same way you go out double checking if you have your keys with you, just double check before the actual move if it is a blunder. Just a couple of seconds more.

@Brian-E said ^

I was always taught: "write the move down first". (Then check it over for a few seconds before playing it to make sure it isn't a blunder.)

But of course, that was many years ago. We aren't allowed to do that anymore in over-the-board play. And it's not appropriate for online play anyway because we don't usually write our own moves down when playing online.

So we have to do it mentally. Decide on the move. But wait, don't play it! Spend a few seconds checking you're not about to leave something en prise or similar! If those seconds don't show anything up, play the move.

Its allowed under USCF rules

@Brian-E said [^](/forum/redirect/post/NJJ46PQT) > I was always taught: "write the move down first". (Then check it over for a few seconds before playing it to make sure it isn't a blunder.) > > But of course, that was many years ago. We aren't allowed to do that anymore in over-the-board play. And it's not appropriate for online play anyway because we don't usually write our own moves down when playing online. > > So we have to do it mentally. Decide on the move. But wait, don't play it! Spend a few seconds checking you're not about to leave something en prise or similar! If those seconds don't show anything up, play the move. Its allowed under USCF rules

If do find something that works please tell.

Mostly, it’s about being diligent and double-checking before you move. It’s partly a learned skill and partly a personality trait.

If do find something that works please tell. Mostly, it’s about being diligent and double-checking before you move. It’s partly a learned skill and partly a personality trait.

It is mental discipline.

It is mental discipline.

Do loads of vision drills and tactics puzzles.

Do loads of vision drills and tactics puzzles.

talent or years of practice.

talent or years of practice.