How important is it to understand the 'grid' and notation? I have a lot of trouble understanding their importance/relevance in the digital age. I play chess at a lower level and only just began understanding a handful of openings.
I've also read a lot about GMs who can play 20 or more games simultaneously without a board. Obviously this comes with a mastery of notation and chess, but is there any practical reason for doing these 'events'? Always seemed like they were just showing off.
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How important is it to understand the 'grid' and notation? I have a lot of trouble understanding their importance/relevance in the digital age. I play chess at a lower level and only just began understanding a handful of openings.
I've also read a lot about GMs who can play 20 or more games simultaneously without a board. Obviously this comes with a mastery of notation and chess, but is there any practical reason for doing these 'events'? Always seemed like they were just showing off.
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