Score estimation and quick counting seems like a magical ability given to strong players. And yet at closer inspection it is nothing else but a skill that can be trained and perfected. And what a skill it is! Once it’s available to you, real-game applications are endless! Knowing the score informs you how many points you need to make in a given area, what strategy to choose and makes you a more flexible and versatile player. But first things first. In this mini-course you will learn some techniques, tricks and shortcuts to efficient score estimation.
Suitable for: 9k–2d. It’s never too late to learn this skill.
When you reach SDK, learning how to evaluate the board and knowing the value of moves becomes especially important. This course is a good stepping stone into learning how to do so and knowing how to play based on that information. Then, if you're brave enough, you can move to "Endgame for Nerds" to really get deeply involved.