“What is my opponent threatening?”
Before making your move, pause and ask:
What did their last move attack?
Is any of my pieces undefended or under attack?
Are they threatening checkmate, a capture, or a tactic?
Can I stop their threat while improving my position?
A simple habit is: “Checks, captures, threats.”
Look for your opponent’s possible checks first, then captures, then other threats.
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