In this lesson, you will learn about the especially important Othello concepts of “opening principles and mobility.” Rather than memorizing only the words, aim to explain the mechanism and reasons in your own words.
Key Point
In the opening, it is important to reduce mobility—the number of legal moves available to the opponent next—rather than focusing on the number of discs captured.
In the opening, it is important to reduce mobility—the number of legal moves available to the opponent next—rather than focusing on the number of discs captured.
Point
- Confirm not only the conclusion but also the reason for it
- Distinguish it from similar terms and exceptions
- Try applying the same way of thinking to other examples
Practice
- Explain the key point in two sentences.
- Give one common misunderstanding and explain what is different about it.
- Check it by applying it to a familiar or specific example.