My game against GM Gareev!
This was a blindfold simul game (1 of 6) given by GM Timur Gareev at 25' + 25" increment time control. Thanks to Timur for an outstanding game by him and also a shout-out thank you to IM Rensch for his lively commentary on chess.com TV (which I didn't listen to as I was approaching time trouble and I wanted to give Timur my best but I will listen to it :-))!
I found Timur's play to be instructive in how he dampened my initiative and also started his attack on my king. Constructive feedback always appreciated!! :-)
36, M. I started playing tournament chess regularly at 21 years of age. Often I miss chat as I play on iPad or have chat disabled. I have some skill in speedreading and an insatiable appetite for knowledge. I have played almost all of the current FIDE 2700+ club online, or at least their public accounts, which is a great privilege.
Eat, sleep, exercise, maintain good oral hygiene, live in an environment that fulfills your needs = happy life.
Currently I am exploring some new openings using my online games as training so my rating will be volatile sometimes.
Please note I only accept challenges from people I know in real life, if you are a verified user of a training group I am in and around my rating level IRL or pool rematches. Thanks for understanding!