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This is the highest rated opponent I've beaten so far. I was very happy with my performance in this game overall, even though I didn't do very well in the opening and made several inaccuracies throughout the game. Enjoy!
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This game was a lot of fun to play. It's from round 2 of Austin Chess Club's "Generic 2013 Swiss #1" and the first round that I played (took a 1/2-point bye in round 1). I was playing an opponent rated about 40 points higher than me, and someone w... | Read More
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This game was from round 3 of the 3rd Annual Austin Chess Club Championship in Austin, Texas. I was playing in the Novice section (<1400) and ended up winning all 5 games to win clear first and $250. This was my most difficult game, and as you'... | Read More
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This was round 4 of the Austin Chess Club's End of Mayan Calendar Swiss 2012, time control G90/60. Although my opponent was 24 points lower rated, I felt that I played very solid, positional chess. Enjoy the game, and as usual, thank you in advanc... | Read More
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Round 4 was the final tournament of the Austin Chess Club's September Swiss, and I was playing for 1st place of the Booster section (<1400). It was currently tied for 2nd place with 2.0 points, my opponent in the clear lead with 3.0 points, so ... | Read More
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Despite a few critical mistakes I made in this game, I was happy with my performance overall and pleased with the win.
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This game was very disappointing because despite having a winning position and being up material, I blundered in the endgame, losing my Rook. Still, I believe that before move 35 I played well, and so I'm not too upset about the loss. Enjoy the ga... | Read More
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This tactical opportunity arose for me in a recent 10-minute blitz game where I was playing White. Black just blundered with 28...Qxd5??. See if you can find the correct response for White. Incidentally I didn't find it and ended up resigning afte... | Read More
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Although I missed the forced mate in this 10 minute blitz game, my opponent blundered and he was checkmated in a few moves.
Enjoy!
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I have mixed feelings regarding this game. On one hand, I consistently outplayed my opponent, who was rated over 300 points higher than me, and got a winning position. On the other hand, I was unable to find the win in a seemingly unclear position... | Read More