You are using something like the same logic as the algorithm itself and describing how a newcomer to the game would play chess. I think this is what they mean b

You are using something like the same logic as the algorithm itself and describing how a newcomer to the game would play chess. I think this is what they mean by "12 year old". In fact the algorithm probably beats this strategy as your approach probably doesn't identify 2 move 'tactics'. If you fancy learning more about the game take a look at tactics, and maybe try a tactics trainer. The next level of play is about understanding things like forks and discovered attacks where you aren't assuming that the other player is just going to make huge blunders that give you pieces.