So what do I have now?
I'm not sure.
The problem was number 385 from Polgars book which contains 4158 problems. It took me 6 days to generalize the position. It was a demanding and hefty task which wore me out. To value if it is worth the efforts will depend on how often I will encounter a similar position. That is difficult to say, but since invasion is the the main goal of piece activity it must be good to recognize an invasion square by just looking at it.
On the other hand, now I'm busy with problem 386 of 4158 from Polgars book. After 2 days of hefty working I have investigated all winning lines. But again, if you ask me why is 1.d5 such killer move in this position (see below) and what are the characteristics so that you can recognize the same idea in other positions with a similar idea, I'm again at a total loss. So this might be going to be a looooong journey.
So I just continue at an easy pace to prevent me from wearing out. Practice will have to show if it is worth it. And who knows, maybe it becomes easier along the way.
Problem 386
White to move and win.
"The problem was number 385 from Polgars book which contains 4158 problems. It took me 6 days to generalize the position. It was a demanding and hefty task which wore me out. To value if it is worth the efforts will depend on how often I will encounter a similar position."
ReplyDeleteIf Laszlo Polgar taught the Polgar sisters using similar positions, and they are obviously a force to reckon with in the chess world, would it be a good idea to ask them how they studied these positions? Judit may not have time to answer, but Susan has her own blog and likes to teach. I have a feeling she would be willing to answer you if your message was short and to the point. Just an idea. If you enjoy studying a particular way there is nothing wrong with that, but you seem to be on a quest for efficiency and that may help. :)
I think you might like this article on calculation in complicated positions (when the tree of variations is a bush).
ReplyDeleteLF,
ReplyDeleteI e-mailed with Susan before. Both long and short to the point. I never got an answer.
Blue,
ReplyDeleteI read that article before. In general the grandmasters seem to agree that intense calculation exercises are extremely important. I'm going to put it to the test and look what it does. I just must be careful not to burn out since it is very demanding, as you have noticed yourself. On the other hand I don't expect results from working on the automatic pilot, so the appearance of fatique should not be worrying.
nice work, tempo. bravo.
ReplyDeletedid you see my last post, and, if so, no comment? :)
hard at work here, in the dark of night... the absolute best time for 'real' chess study.
warmly, dk