Chess Quote by Viswanathan Anand
“Intuition in chess can be defined as the first move that comes to mind when you see a position.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Chess.com Interview, 2015
Intuition is the immediate, subconscious assessment of a position that guides the first move without deep calculation.
In simple terms: A quick, gut‑feel move based on pattern recognition.
Key Takeaway
Trust your pattern knowledge.
Themes
intuition
pattern recognition
decision making
Mood
focused
analytical
Type
strategic
educational
When to use this quote
- tournament play
- training drills
- rapid games
- analysis of classic games
Key Concepts
cognitive psychology
expertise
heuristics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify an intuitive move?
- When should you override intuition?
A Different Perspective
Intuition can mislead in unfamiliar positions.
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