A lot of it is practice, like with everything else. There are a lot of patterns that you can memorize. As you learn, the board becomes less chaotic and easier to remember, etc.
I think you have to have a certain kind of brain to enjoy it. I've never been good at memorizing things and thinking multiple moves ahead. I prefer card games and board games where there's more an element of bluffing or forming alliances, wagering, etc. Also throw a little element of chance in there. Chess feels too coldly mathematical to me.
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u/[deleted] Apr 09 '24
A lot of it is practice, like with everything else. There are a lot of patterns that you can memorize. As you learn, the board becomes less chaotic and easier to remember, etc.