Slugging it out with an equal 1550 opponent

Slugging it out with an equal 1550 opponent

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I have said previously that some game ratings and accuracy depend also on your opponent.  The game I want to share, the highlights, rated me my highest ranking yet of playing at a 2300 level.  I played my usual Max Lange, Vienna Gambit, followed with setting up a Greek Gift mate, which my opponent defended.  The game was rather clean and simple as we traded pieces, and my opponent scored as playing 2200.  We both had around a 90% accuracy.  After the review, there were a few ?! moves, so after deeper analysis, I don't think it would have scored us as high.  

https://www.chess.com/game/live/146217316400

A couple of games later, I felt I played much better and had to think harder, yet got a 1650 ranking and an 80% accuracy.  Last week I was emotional during thanksgiving and couldn't see past the move in front of me, and this week, being back home, I've been playing the best ever, and need a few lucky wins to cross 1600, but don't think it will happen this week.