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by John Holden
Sat Nov 18, 2023 7:14 pm
Forum: Book Reviews
Topic: The Chess Memory Palace
Replies: 7
Views: 3575

Re: The Chess Memory Palace

I agree with the comments above, that you need to understand your moves, the ideas, the middlegame plans etc. However I maintain that it is also beneficial to memorise the moves themselves. The relationship between memory and understanding is a subtle one (both in chess and in other subjects). For a...
by John Holden
Tue Oct 31, 2023 10:11 pm
Forum: Book Reviews
Topic: The Chess Memory Palace
Replies: 7
Views: 3575

Re: The Chess Memory Palace

Hello, I am the author. Many thanks to Richard for writing this review. I didn't include biographical details because I wanted the book to stand on its content. I am not notable in the world of chess or memory. I am merely an enthusiast. However, sometimes being an enthusiast in two fields lets you ...