Hello, Ms. Suzuki. I play on PandaNet as 10-kyu. After a game, I discuss the mistakes with the opponent, but even after having done so I don’t really know where I’ve gone wrong. How can I pin down the key points in a game? Consultation One: Mr. Takeda Hello, Mr. Takeda. Thank you for your question. Reviewing a game after you finish it is very important. You say that you have trouble identifying the key points of the game. It’s certainly true that it’s difficult to find the winning and losing moves. The way to find the key points is to review the position just before the game tilts in favour of one of the players, since usually one side will have played a bad move. I think you should thoroughly review a number of the moves at this point. If you work out a number of hypothetical diagrams with the opponent, you will probably be able to identify the bad moves and work out where you should have played. If there are any spectators, asking them for their opinions would be a good idea. A spectator can often see good moves or strategies that the players miss, so this would be a big help. There may still be times when you can’t work out where you went wrong. In those cases, don’t let the game prey on your mind, but play a new game. After all, the important thing is to enjoy yourself.