My chess games are unusual. Down by a queen, win anyway. Up by a minor piece, lose.
What's unusual about your average game?
I know what you mean, but it's also a strategy. Not giving your opponent time to think during your own move leads to more loss of his time.
I play much better when Im behind on pieces, with nothing to lose more ambitious moves come. And so I also lose many games because if Im not far behind, trying to play it safe and then lose in a silly way.
Also I play worse when Im ahead. thinking Im already there, probably worst way to lose:s
I have always known I have a bad habit. Given the choice of an interesting or a winning move, I will almost invariably take the interesting one with a "lets see what happens if I go here" attitude. Kinda like a golfer hitting the ball deep in the woods because the fairway bores him. Such would not be so bad, as I am not overly competitive, but I find there are certain personalities to whom I cannot stand losing. I also feel an obligation to play well in team events, where I do indeed play better, but not as well as I might if I could "force" myself to play for the straight win.
A local master (one of 2 in the state) tries to avoid me in his rated games, as he resents my ability to turn them into a crap shoot. He once started his own Montana rating system, and I beat him and went on to lose to a child, rated 1000 or so. He gave up on the Montana system.
When I get my opponents queen I ALWAYS loose!!!
if i ever play you i'll make sure i place my queen 'en prise'
I must've been playing you the whole time, then. It's quite wierd, EVERY SINGLE TIME I blunder my queen away, I end up winning anyway.
Join Chess.com for free to add your comment! Already a member? Then login now to comment.