Is it possible to play chess with yourself without, subconsciously, giving one side an advantage or disadvantage?
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BAM@Cyberscrewed.tk
ANSWERS: 6
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I don't think so, I know I can't do it!
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No it is not possible. Unless you have split personality and you switch by your will.
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Yes, damnit! Just play the best move that you believe for either side and see how things go. Maybe try playing one move a day.
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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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I tried it once. . . it ended in a draw.
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It's very hard because you pretty much know what you were analyzing for the other side just a minute ago.
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