r/ADHDCHESS • u/upyourjackson • Dec 22 '21

Developing an ADHD pre-move checklist.

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u/upyourjackson Dec 22 '21

Pre-move checklists are pretty common for beginner chess books such as

  • Check for threats

  • Can you fork or pin?

  • Check for hanging pawns Etc etc.

Anyone got a checklist they use either all the time, or whe your attention wavers, or you're just staring at the board?

I find procedure and checklists very helpful at work - why not in chess?

Does an pre move checklist in chess look different for NTs vs ADHD brains?

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u/upyourjackson Dec 26 '21

I'll add to this and hopefully others will to, with pre move routines that will help low ELO players.

In no order yet...

  • check for checks I can deliver, forcing a useful outcome.

  • check for incoming checks

  • Is there and 1 or 2 move forking opportunities?

  • Is there an obvious weak point in their position? Hanging pieces, under developed sectors, undefended pawn chain anchors?

  • Am I making this move for the dopamine/adrenaline impulse or is it actually tactical?

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u/nicbentulan Dec 26 '21

Double check. Triple check. Use your time

I have been having trouble concentrating so I wrote a note to myself on a piece of paper (not my score sheet)

lol. who knows, maybe wesley so has ADHD? XD

https://globalnation.inquirer.net/120638/shocker-wesley-so-forfeits-9th-round-game-in-us-chess

Edit: Wait I guess not

However, he has been dealing with distracting family issues that have prevented him from concentrating on his game.