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Surprised by the Last Move
Surprised by the Last Move
Pattern Card
Created with Love in Italy
Created with Love in Italy
These cards are our tiny indie studio's tribute to chess lovers around the world.
Part of the 'Chess With Cards' Game
Part of the 'Chess With Cards' Game
This card and all other Pattern Cards are included in our upcoming Chess With Cards game.
Ship it from the U.S. or Print it Yourself
Ship it from the U.S. or Print it Yourself
Choose delivery from our print-on-demand U.S. provider, The Game Crafter, or download and print at home.
Final Revisions Underway. Help Welcome.
Final Revisions Underway. Help Welcome.
We're chess nuts, but let's face it - we're not GMs (yet). And English isn't our first language either. That's why we're double-checking all the card content before the launch. We might've blundered somewhere, so if you spot any issues, give us a shout. We're aiming to create the best game out there, and we need everyone's eagle eyes to make it happen.
Know What to Do When Surprised by the Last Move
While creating Chess With Cards, we watched many videos and read a lot of books. Here's our curated selection of the best resources we encountered on situations in which players are Surprised by the Last Move. We also included some smaller creators who are growing fast and we believe deserve your attention. Check out these resources if you want to master this type of situation.
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WATCH ON YOUTUBE
When You Prepare Whole Night But Opponent Plays 1. f4
Enjoy this hilarious 20” short to get an idea of the possible effects of surprising your opponent in the Opening phase.
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WATCH ON YOUTUBE
Chess Psychology - The Self Talk
This nice video by GM Talks YouTube channel features a great game by Wesley So and has good advice on how to mentally handle surprise moves. Go for it.
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WATCH ON CHESS.COM
How To Bluff: Chess Psychology*
This lesson by IM Lawrence Trent about bluffs (and surprises) is part of a beautiful chess.com series on chess psychology. Don’t forget to do the interactive challenges at the end of it.
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Understanding Chess Move by Move*
This book by John Nunn walks you through the moves of 30 games, step-by-step. And it includes some interesting examples of surprising moves. Ideal for club players looking for a clear and thorough explanation of game strategies.
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Beyond Material: Ignore the Face Value of Your Pieces*
A well-written book by Davorin Kuljasevic on evaluating positions in a way that considers the importance of space, time, and psychology (surprise reactions included). Highly recommended.
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