* T h e M e t h o d O f E i g h t Q u e s ti o n s *

1 What type of pawn structure is it?

Reason:-The central pawn structure is the skeleton of the position.A plan is oftenrelated to how the
pawns are played.

2 What is good and what is bad about my position?

Reason:-Here it is important to identify the elements that speak for you and against you.Then you
try to take some action against each other and make a conclusion about who stands better.

3 Which pieces do I want to exchange and which to keep?

Reason:-If your opponent has a strong piece and you have a weak one then you do not mind a
exchange.

4 Which side of the board should I play on?

Reason:-It is obvious that your opponent’s weakest spot should be attacked,but it is also important
that you play where you have most pieces to use.

5 What is my dream position?

Reason:-If I were allowed to make several moves in a row, which would they be?

6 What does my opponent want to do?

Reason:- If your opponent has an obvious plan or idea at his disposal,it is often good to hinder it.

7 Can I take a step in the right direction?

Reason:- The overall plan is mainly the result of intusion ,but achievement of the aims demand
concrete calculations.

8 Which moves are worth taking a closer look at?

Reason:-Identify the moves worth taking a closer look at.These are the candidate moves.analyse
them more deeply and select the one you think is the best.