But the title still sounds somehow....bah!
Okay. Recently I've taken to playing a game with myself on my board every night before I go to bed. I might not finish it, but I try to think about good moves. Alot of different moves pop into my head, and sometimes I play out sequences to that prove my intuition/reading is right, that a move was wrong/overplay. I try to think in terms of the whole board and play sound moves and I often find the games to be rather even.
I was wondering whether playing such games contribute to your strength? I think it should. But if so, how effective is it measured against say, replaying pro games, tsumego and playing games online. I do it purely for fun and to try and combat my insomnia... still, I would like to believe there are benefits to be had from such an activity.
Anyone got any input on this? Obviously doing it right is important. If you blitz with yourself it's meaningless. You have to challenge yourself to play different, good moves. Try new things, etc...
I'm also curious as to how it would possibly look if you posted such a game for review? Would be interesting:O
So yeah, any input on this?
A pro would probably not lose against himself with handicap, because he would have a relatively good understanding of when and how to take risks, how to use handicap stones etc.