02 Sep 08
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 2nd place in the U1600, a performance rating of close to 1700 and a jump in rating from 1472 to 1550 (and $400 in prize money). I really feel I've turned a corner.
I'd like to thank those here who have helped me with suggestions esp. regarding ways of dealing with time pressure. Kepler's suggestion of Soltis' book How to Choose a Chess Move was a really great aid.
Hoping to play in more tournaments and hopefully another big one before the year is through. Maybe I'll see ya on the board.
02 Sep 08
Originally posted by no1marauderWhat is OTB?
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.
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02 Sep 08
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Originally posted by PhlabibitIf you had read Thread 99264, you would know that it means On The Biffy, Off Track Betting, and a few other combinations of words.
What is OTB?
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Well done no1. 🙂
02 Sep 08
Originally posted by MrHandand if you had been here longer, you'd know what phlabs was referring to. 🙂
If you had read Thread 99264, you would know that it means On The Biffy, Off Track Betting, and a few other combinations of words.
Well done no1. 🙂
congrats no1!
02 Sep 08
Originally posted by no1marauderCongratulations!!! 🙂
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.
02 Sep 08
Originally posted by no1marauderGlad to hear a story of hard work paying off. Way to go.
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.
02 Sep 08
Originally posted by no1marauderWhat is your rating on FICS, ICC, Playchess? I struggle to understand how you can be 1400-1500 OTB and what and you are here.
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.
02 Sep 08
Originally posted by JieFICS - 1840 (about 60 games)
What is your rating on FICS, ICC, Playchess? I struggle to understand how you can be 1400-1500 OTB and what and you are here.
ICC - 1604 (all 10-30 minute games - small sample 11 games)
Playchess - 1780 (first account - games of 45 minutes or more about 50 games) - 1643 (second account after first closed - 10-30 minute games - about 10)
The reasons given above + I believe OTB players are much better players at the same rating.
02 Sep 08
Originally posted by !~TONY~!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 players at the same rating.
I am the exact opposite. My OTB rating is comparable to my rating here, maybe I am slightly stronger OTB, but my ICC rating is not even close. My standard ICC rating is about 2200, and has extended as high as 2350.
BTW Alex Lenderman finished tied for 1st in the Open section; I just watched one of his videos on ICC discussing the Smith-Morra. The guy is tiny (maybe 5'2"😉 and looks about 15.