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by BAM@Cyberscrewed.tk on February 24th, 2007

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Is it possible to play chess with yourself without, subconsciously, giving one side an advantage or disadvantage?

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  • by cambsman on March 13th, 2007

    cambsman

    When I was younger (a long time ago), I often played against myself looking at opennings.
    So I think the brief answer is yes.
    But its not much fun.
    You cantg exaclty set traps hoping your opponent wont fall for them.
    What you can do is try different lines of an opening.
    Once one side has a clear advantage - then there is not much point in continuing. - The middle game can not be learnt this way.

    The end game thoguh can also benefit from playing against yourself.
    reading books on tactics though I find more useful. E.g. A bishop on wrong colour rook pawn v's a king. If the king can get into the corner above the pawn - its a draw. Much easier to learn that from a book than to practise to find out about it.

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    • It is possible, but you have to walk away from the board after each move for at least 4 hours. When it starts getting interesting, wait 24 hours.

      Even if you win, you will not be very happy. Why, because you just beat yourself!!
      I want a rematch!

      thurley1960

      by thurley1960 on January 9th, 2011

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