Answers.Body: <p>No.  You could do it if it helps you.<br />
  I would not waste the time writing it down when I could be using it to learn something else.</p>
  
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Body: <p>I have heard many times that while you're doing endgame studies,you should write your calculations,like candidate moves,variations.Is it really necessary?Can't i just check each variation one at a time in my head without having to write it down.</p>
  
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Title: Is it necessary to write your calculations?
ThreadText: # Is it necessary to write your calculations?
  
  (Asked by: username_0 on 2020-07-14)
  
  I have heard many times that while you're doing endgame studies,you should write your calculations,like candidate moves,variations.Is it really necessary?Can't i just check each variation one at a time in my head without having to write it down.
  
  **Tags:** endgame, calculation
  
  > **Comments:**
  > **username_1**: We all learn differently.  
  
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  ### Answer by username_2 on 2020-07-14. Score: 3 | Accepted answer
  
  No. You could do it if it helps you.  
  I would not waste the time writing it down when I could be using it to learn something else.
  
  
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