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Is it possible the advantage was related to something like creativity or insight?
by tempestn 10y ago
Is it possible the advantage was related to something like creativity or insight?
- jimmytucson 10y agoI've had the same experience as op and yes, I think you're onto something. I'll generate a wider breadth of candidate moves, although I may not calculate each line to the same depth. I guess you could say it encourages lateral thinking (or creativity) over linear thinking (calculation). This is key for me because under normal circumstances I tend to favor solid but slightly passive lines. If my opponent is playing creative, spirited chess, he can easily gain the initiative and crush me.
- matt4077 10y agoOther hypothesis: any improvement in mood may positively impact your ability to think for long stretches of time.
- tempestn 10y agoYep. Or increased confidence / decreased nervousness could minimize mistakes. Lots of possibilities.