Although not always necessary, it is often helpful to increase the number of squares in your checker pattern. This can help you to more easily spot deformities in the pattern.
To increase the number of squares in the checker pattern
-click the torso and select Object Mode from the marking menu.
The number of squares on the torso increases.

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