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“After every move, ask yourself what does my opponent want to do to me, and how can I prevent it?” quote by Daniel Naroditsky
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“After every move, ask yourself what does my opponent want to do to me, and how can I prevent it?”

Daniel Naroditsky

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Source Chess Commentary, 2020

After each move, consider the opponent’s goals and plan defenses to neutralize them.

In simple terms: Anticipate opponent’s intentions.

Key Takeaway

Think ahead defensively.

Themes

strategy anticipation defense

Mood

analytical focused

Type

instructional strategic

When to use this quote

  • chess tournaments
  • business negotiations
  • sports tactics

Key Concepts

game theory psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does your opponent aim for?
  • How can you balance attack and defense?
A Different Perspective

Focusing only on defense can miss offensive opportunities.

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