Very nicely written. I’ve never worried too much about not knowing “theory,” but your analysis is very helpful, particularly the emphasis on knowing principles, rather than memorizing moves. As Emerson said, “As to methods there may be a million and then some, but principles are few. The man who grasps principles can successfully select his own methods. The man who tries methods, ignoring principles, is sure to have trouble.”
Awesome post, my plan now is just to start moving random pieces around for the first few moves and follow the opening principles. I'll let you know how the experiment goes.
Very nicely written. I’ve never worried too much about not knowing “theory,” but your analysis is very helpful, particularly the emphasis on knowing principles, rather than memorizing moves. As Emerson said, “As to methods there may be a million and then some, but principles are few. The man who grasps principles can successfully select his own methods. The man who tries methods, ignoring principles, is sure to have trouble.”
Awesome post, my plan now is just to start moving random pieces around for the first few moves and follow the opening principles. I'll let you know how the experiment goes.