Road less travelled!
" Part of normal human development is learning to notice less than we are able to. The world is awash in details of colour, form, sound - but to function, we have to ignore some of it " - Alexandra Horowitz "...... some of it " is an understatement! We need to ignore most of it......if possible, everything ! We have been taught to look for patterns in chess and in life. Neither life nor chess falls into a pattern and things keeps changing - and change is the only permanent thing, else chess and life will become lifeless! So, one has to learn the techniques of the game, the strategic and tactical aspects and patters to become a good chess player. But as you emerge into a master, you should consciously turn unconditional to these elements including the most sacred principles so that you start perceiving things freely without any inhibition and in