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The 10-Minute Post-Game Review

Most players either don’t review their games — or they spend far too long and learn very little. This page gives you a 10-minute system that works.

Key idea:

The goal is not perfect analysis. The goal is to extract one useful lesson per game.

Why Most Game Analysis Fails

Jumping straight to the engine
Trying to analyse every move
Getting lost in opening theory
No written takeaway

A short, repeatable review beats a deep analysis you never finish.

When to Do This Review

Immediately after the game (best)
Later the same day
Before your next session

Even reviewing one game per week consistently is enough to drive improvement.

The 10-Minute Breakdown

Minute 1 – Game Snapshot

Answer quickly (no board yet if possible):
- Opening played
- Result
- Where did it feel like the game turned?
Minutes 2–4 – The Critical Moment

Find the single position where the game changed: a blunder, missed tactic, bad plan, or time scramble.

Related: Blunder Taxonomy
Minutes 5–6 – Why Did It Happen?

Ask:
- Did I miss a threat?
- Did I mis-evaluate the position?
- Was I short on time?
- Did I assume instead of calculate?
If this repeats often: Why You Are Losing at Chess
Minutes 7–8 – One Better Alternative

Find one reasonable alternative you could have played. This is not about finding the best engine move — just something more solid or practical.
Minutes 9–10 – The Takeaway

Write one sentence:

“Next time I will ________.”

Examples: check forcing moves first, castle before attacking, simplify when ahead.