23 Feb 07
Originally posted by JusuhI think the point is, though, that you shouldn't assume your opponent will play rubbish, just because they're supposed to be weaker than you. Don't make moves you know are inferior just because you think they won't spot the best reply.
I thought its "Always play the man, not the board." like in that movie "search bobby"
and I have to agree with rubberjaw. just feel confident. they suck at chess, so there is no way you could lose if you just play accurately. works for me (although 4 times out of 5, im the higher rated one)
I always assume that if I can see something, my opponent can as well.
23 Feb 07
Originally posted by mtthwwell thats your way to play chess.
I think the point is, though, that you shouldn't assume your opponent will play rubbish, just because they're supposed to be weaker than you. Don't make moves you know are inferior just because you think they won't spot the best reply.
I always assume that if I can see something, my opponent can as well.
25 Feb 07
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Originally posted by Falco LombardiMine's half over, and I had my worst day in eight years, giving up 700 upset points yesterday. Perhaps I'll play chess today.
It's over now and I won 3.5 out of 4. Thanks for your advice everyone!
In round one I played poorly and lost to a player that I first beat 30 years ago in high school. We've played seven games in the past eleven years; he's at his lowest rating in that time (and I was at my highest for a 500 point difference), yet we somehow have an even score over those seven. The weaker players in my club beat him routinely, almost without effort, and I have difficulty. ðŸ˜