Everyone has some natural ability at chess. It makes us play the way we do. Some of us love to attack, while others prefer not to take risks. Some players are nervous until the queens are exchanged, while some players seem to lose inspiration when the queens are swapped off. Getting to know your own natural strengths and weaknesses can help you to work on those parts of the game that need building up, while trying to direct the game in a certain opening to best suit your style. The best situation is when we’re pretty good at all parts of the game, but even then work can be done to make all those things better.
Ask yourself the following questions and answer them as truthfully as possible:
In the Australian Junior Training Squad 2012, we’ll be looking at these things and working on them with each student. Each player will be encouraged to discover what they are good at and what they need to strengthen.
Ask yourself the following questions and answer them as truthfully as possible:
- Am I a good attacker?
- Do I like to sacrifice?
- How do I play when the queens are exchanged?
- What is my favourite opening?
- What was the best game I’ve ever played?
In the Australian Junior Training Squad 2012, we’ll be looking at these things and working on them with each student. Each player will be encouraged to discover what they are good at and what they need to strengthen.
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