In this lesson, you will learn about the especially important Othello concept of “how to count in the endgame.” Rather than memorizing only the words, aim to explain the mechanism and reasons in your own words.
Key Point
By counting stable discs connected to the corners and determining whether the remaining empty squares are even or odd, you can compare endgame sequences.
By counting stable discs connected to the corners and determining whether the remaining empty squares are even or odd, you can compare endgame sequences.
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.