tewari

A method of analysis where consideration of the order of moves, and the removal of selected exchanges, highlights inadequacies in a position. For simple cases, a more straightforward analysis of good and bad shape, is usually sufficient. For the more subtle cases, tewari is a difficult but powerful tool for the professional player, although the amateur can certainly aspire to recognising defects in positions in his own games similar to those explained in professional tewari analysis. The first diagram shows a standard sequence with correct play from both sides. In the second tewari diagram, the kikashis white 1 and white 3, along with their replies, black 2 and black 4, have been removed. Black would much prefer black 2 (which can be criticised as being too slow) at A. This inefficiency has been brought about by White's kikashis. Normally, the purpose of the tewari diagram would be to trigger the hunt for a better sequence for Black. It just so happens that, due to the correct use of kikashi, in this case there isn't one.