When is a scout worth revealing early?

I tested “When is a scout worth revealing early?” in a few practice games. The biggest difference was writing down what information I actually gained before making the next move.

One counterpoint on “When is a scout worth revealing early?”: the same plan can become predictable if I use it every round. I try to keep a second option ready.

For a newer player thinking about “When is a scout worth revealing early?”, I would practise one small position at a time and talk through the choices after the game.