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I already wrote about  analyzing chess games , but would like to return to the subject, as I have recently re-evaluated the thoroughness with which this has to be done. Now I created a 10 point checklist, which repeats some of the previous ideas, but is more appropriate in the context of a single analyzed game: Is the opening well annotated? Will you likely have problems in the same line ever again? Against the same opponent? Do you have an  evaluation graph  of the game – in SCID or elsewhere? If not – do you have an idea of when advantage shifted from one side to another? Is every blunder marked as “?” in your analysis? Have you updated your  opening repertoire  (if you have it stored on a computer) based on this game? Did you learn anything about chess in general from this game? Write it down! Did you learn anything about yourself? Did it reveal your weakness in any area of the game – tactics, strategy, psychological issues (lack of confidence, nervo...

Analyzing your games is one of the main ways of improving in chess. During this procedure you will be able to pinpoint your typical mistakes, as well as weaknesses & strengths. Your games are your business card in the world of chess. Each person has their own approach to game analysis. Nevertheless, there are some common traits. When communicating with other chess players, I often learn new interesting ideas. The article offers some of the methods for you to consider. There are two types of analysis – preliminary and deep. The first type is performed right after the game has been played, before the next round. The second one takes place after the end of the tournament. Preliminary analysis After the game has been played, it is useful to discuss it with the opponent. Nowadays this tradition is becoming less popular for a number of reasons. One of the common arguments is “why should I care what the patzer thinks, if I can go home and have the engine...