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i just wanted to put one very nice thanks but due to a key problem it got pasted many times
Do not play sharp openings if you think your opponent is better prepared... really?
We have a game and the opponent is a GM. So lets stay realistic, it is very likely that he will be better prepared.
But why don't try to challenge him? If we can, we should play as complicated as possible. With bad luck, we are the only ones not understanding what is happening and our GM is in the drivers seat. But maybe he too struggles to find his path in this complicated fight. Playing against a stronger opponent this is all we can hope for.
With "simple" chess we have a very small chance to get a draw. The GM shows his strenght in "simple chess" much more than in a chaotic position. So we need a really good and accurate game to survive this. As long as anything is far too complicated we can get away with our blunders from time to time too ;-)
@Murphy_the_Irish_red said in #6:
> Do not play sharp openings if you think your opponent is better prepared... really?
> We have a game and the opponent is a GM. So lets stay realistic, it is very likely that he will be better prepared.
> But why don't try to challenge him? If we can, we should play as complicated as possible. With bad luck, we are the only ones not understanding what is happening and our GM is in the drivers seat. But maybe he too struggles to find his path in this complicated fight. Playing against a stronger opponent this is all we can hope for.
> With "simple" chess we have a very small chance to get a draw. The GM shows his strenght in "simple chess" much more than in a chaotic position. So we need a really good and accurate game to survive this. As long as anything is far too complicated we can get away with our blunders from time to time too ;-)
Mate I can understand what you're saying. My question is how often do you play GM in the tournament? Is it for every round?
If you're playing GM in every round than yes def you need to level up every aspect of the game and not just this.
It's more of a scenario when you're a let's say 1700/1800 and are facing 2100/2200 on a regular basis.
If you yourself are 2100/2200 you can take down highers players.
@ved1703 said in #7:
> Mate I can understand what you're saying. My question is how often do you play GM in the tournament? Is it for every round?
> If you're playing GM in every round than yes def you need to level up every aspect of the game and not just this.
> It's more of a scenario when you're a let's say 1700/1800 and are facing 2100/2200 on a regular basis.
> If you yourself are 2100/2200 you can take down highers players.
Well, how do you recognize a player better prepared? A "GM" is a clear sign for this, Higher rating is another sign pointing in the same direction. If <1500 player fights a >1800 player his opponent is better in "simple chess" very likely.
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Sorry for nitpicking, but the article mentions only one thing to be done before a game (warming up) and five things that apply during a game.