I Finally Break Through

Quote:
"I would expect someone's ICC standard to be higher than their OTB
as a general rule."

I agree. A lot of OTB (OVER THE BOARD) games under 2000 are decided
by a silly blunder or a two move trick.
Having time to look to study in a relaxed enviroment should produce
less blunders.
However then style and patience come into play - OTB gamblers
(sac for dodgy compensation) like me will get found out.

Well done. $400 - Post your best win.

Originally posted by no1marauder
I would expect someone's ICC standard to be higher than their OTB as a general rule. Let's face it; it takes a lot more dedication to pony up cash for entry fees and travel expenses and to give up a whole weekend to play in an OTB tourney than it does to turn on a computer in your den for a few hours. My belief is that OTB players are more serious player ...[text shortened]... s videos on ICC discussing the Smith-Morra. The guy is tiny (maybe 5'2"😉 and looks about 15.

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Originally posted by no1marauder
After three years of struggling with time problems, a too easy attitude with giving draws in superior positions and in general a disappointing 1500ish rating in OTB, it finally came together in this year's New York State Championship. 4 wins and 2 draws in 6 rounds (though I missed an absolute winning move in one of the draws) gave me a joint share of 2n ...[text shortened]... and hopefully another big one before the year is through. Maybe I'll see ya on the board.

Originally posted by greenpawn34
Quote:
"I would expect someone's ICC standard to be higher than their OTB
as a general rule."

I agree. A lot of OTB (OVER THE BOARD) games under 2000 are decided
by a silly blunder or a two move trick.
Having time to look to study in a relaxed enviroment should produce
less blunders.
However then style and patience come into play - OTB gamblers ...[text shortened]... for dodgy compensation) like me will get found out.

Well done. $400 - Post your best win.

Good job marauder.

On the comparing of your various ratings:I don't think there's any general rule,it's different for everyone.Any benefit one has over another also has a drawback.For instance,at home you're probably more relaxed than in a tournament hall but also more easily distracted.Or you're like Ivan and you need stress to perform well.Or you're like me (and I suspect many others around here) and you sometimes play toughtful moves on rhp and sometimes blitz a few moves.There's also a difference in player pools.

Originally posted by no1marauder
I would expect someone's ICC standard to be higher than their OTB as a general rule. Let's face it; it takes a lot more dedication to pony up cash for entry fees and travel expenses and to give up a whole weekend to play in an OTB tourney than it does to turn on a computer in your den for a few hours. My belief is that OTB players are more serious player ...[text shortened]... s videos on ICC discussing the Smith-Morra. The guy is tiny (maybe 5'2"😉 and looks about 15.

Originally posted by greenpawn34
Quote:
"I would expect someone's ICC standard to be higher than their OTB
as a general rule."

I agree. A lot of OTB (OVER THE BOARD) games under 2000 are decided
by a silly blunder or a two move trick.
Having time to look to study in a relaxed enviroment should produce
less blunders.
However then style and patience come into play - OTB gamblers ...[text shortened]... for dodgy compensation) like me will get found out.

Well done. $400 - Post your best win.

That was an interesting game for sure. I have to say after seeing a picture of no1, he looks much nicer than I pictured in my head. I can totally picture him over the board too. It's very weird to see a picture of someone you've never seen before but have interacted with for a period of time. 😀

I agree with no.1 about the fact that otb players are alot better at the same rating I also got back from the northern californian state championship finishing second in the B (1600-1800) section.

Congrats No1. I recall feeling pretty good when I went from being a 1400s USCF player to being a 1500s. Seems like ages ago, as I've been over 1600 for three years, and over 1700 twice in that time. Each bump takes a lot of work--less for youth who lack bad habits needing correction--and often some sort of change in approach to the game.


$400 is a good excuse to buy some chess books or software.

Originally posted by no1marauder
After three years of struggling with time problems, a too easy attitude with giving draws in superior positions and in general a disappointing 1500ish rating in OTB, it finally came together in this year's New York State Championship. 4 wins and 2 draws in 6 rounds (though I missed an absolute winning move in one of the draws) gave me a joint share of 2n ...[text shortened]... and hopefully another big one before the year is through. Maybe I'll see ya on the board.

Originally posted by gambit05
Congratulations!
I should try an OTB tournament as well. See how I would perform with a ticking clock.

Originally posted by !~TONY~!
That was an interesting game for sure. I have to say after seeing a picture of no1, he looks much nicer than I pictured in my head. I can totally picture him over the board too. It's very weird to see a picture of someone you've never seen before but have interacted with for a period of time. 😀

Originally posted by no1marauder
Where is there a picture of me?