The Moment to Strike: Timing in Chess

You’ll learn:

• Why premature attacks fail — even when the idea is correct
• How strong players recognize when a position is “ripe”
• When to delay a breakthrough and continue improving
• How to detect zugzwang-like situations before striking
• The “reserve plan” test: why you should never attack without a safety net
• How calculation horizon and time pressure affect timing
• The practical algorithm: Static vs Dynamic evaluation
• How psychology and playing style influence your sense of timing