The Winning Academy 19: Typical Mistakes when Analysing with an Engine

They are so much better than us. They solve the most complicated positions in seconds.And they are so available. Anyone can buy them and use them at home. And frankly, we all use them. Chess engines. These artificial beasts are very useful when used wisely. But frankly, most club players tend to rely on them too much and use them mindlessly. In the following article I would like to show you three typical mistakes you should avoid when using a chess engine. And to show that even the best sometimes fail to tame the engines, I have chosen the examples from games played by Magnus Carlsen and his super-GM opponents. | Graphic: Europe Echecs