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24 Mar 07
24 Mar 07
To challenge random opponents without looking at their rating, in that way you can avoid underestimation or opposite. Because I play worse against weaker opponents, I just can help myself, I have no problem with opponents of my level but I become paranoic when I have to play 1700-1800 player, I feel like he will punish every single move I make.
Is it right idea to play in the same style no matter how elevated is my opponent rating?
I mean, not develop 2 pieces and try mating attack right away (which can be succesfull very often) when I play against 1200-1400 and no passive paranoic playing prived of any energy or initiative if you are playing 1800.
how do you handle it?
24 Mar 07
Originally posted by ivan2908When you play a 1200-1300 just play good solid chess - the correct moves in your usual openings.
To challenge random opponents without looking at their rating, in that way you can avoid underestimation or opposite. Because I play worse against weaker opponents, I just can help myself, I have no problem with opponents of my level but I become paranoic when I have to play 1700-1800 player, I feel like he will punish every single move I make.
Is it right ...[text shortened]... ic playing prived of any energy or initiative if you are playing 1800.
how do you handle it?
You don't need to go for cheapo mates as they will soon give away pieces and allow a safe pretty combination or fall into a standard opening trap.
P.S. I do the same sometimes when I am playing unfamiliar lines (i.e. I fall into standard opening traps and lose quickly).