A 1 Dan's Half Understanding of Fundamentals

[Kirby]

Thanks, SoDesuNe. That's the type of thing I was looking for.

[Unusedname]

I read something---I think in one of John Fairbairn's books---that Kitani was often a slow player because he would evaluate the worst moves first, then systematically work up to the better ones.

Ahaha this is awesome.

>Hmm this move isn't even on the right side of the board.
>Hmm this move tries to escape but will obviously be cut off
>Hmm this move gives me more liberties but I will be cut off.
>Hmm this move escapes either this way or this way but it is gote. <--- (A big improvement is when you pass this move)
>Hmm this move escapes either this way or this way and threatens to create a weak group, but he can ignore to play this forcing move.
>Hmm this move escapes and threatens to kill, he must defend himself in gote or his group will die.
>Hmm this move is on the wrong side of the board but it is forcing enough for him to tell me which side he wants to develop and therefore which side I should escape. (edit)


I don't see why a pro would do this, but it seems like a great learning exercise. (But I suppose we're all constantly learning)

I really like this method.

If you start at the "top" and start going down it's easy to forget to look above.
Also you get a full understanding of what each move actually does. And can fully appreciate each move.

[snorri]

I read something---I think in one of John Fairbairn's books---that Kitani was often a slow player because he would evaluate the worst moves first, then systematically work up to the better ones.

Ahaha this is awesome.

>Hmm this move isn't even on the right side of the board.

I think he may have applied this in more constrained, readable positions, but I could be wrong. I would love more insight into it.