Arnold versus Paul

https://www.chess.com/daily/game/167626500?username=paul_denino

I thought I could pick up a few points by playing a lower-ranked opponent who talked a lot of trash... unfortunately for me his game proved to be much better than his rating indicated... he was able to neutralize my early Queen attack and then counter-attack to inflict an early Checkmate that made my jaw drop... hopefully next time I don't get set up for early defeat and can emerge the Victor instead.. this game was a butt kicking.😨 ..another huge loss of rank and rating with this deflating defeat.. I simply have to do better.