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Game of the Week: No Draws Here!

Game of the Week: No Draws Here!

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My next game of the week is a recent friendly match I played with a friend. Although I outrank him by a bit, he is a good player, and I always enjoy our games. He makes me think hard, and yes, he does sometimes beat me. wink.png

Our game seemed drawish to me from very early on, but I hate draws! tongue.png So even when I was offered a draw, I declined and pressed on, especially since I knew I often gain an endgame edge. Once again, it paid off! Even-material endgames are not always drawn. grin.png

Hope you enjoy the game! (It's a bit slow at the beginning, but the end is worth it.)

Please feel free to share your thoughts!

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Musings of an Intermediate Player

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Isaac Geoffrey
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As an intermediate-level player, I hope to provide a point of view on chess that is relatable and fun. Please check out my blog intro here!

Once a week, I post an analysis of one of my own games. I personally believe that self-analysis is critical to the development of the chess player. You can read my story (as relates to analysis) in my article, Why Analyze? 

In addition to my weekly game analyses, I also occasionally post my thoughts on some chess-related topic, such as resignation or stalemate. If you have a topic you would like me to see me write about, please message me with your idea. I would love to hear from you! happy.png

I also have a standing invitation to all members: send me your games! I analyze my own games all the time, and I would be more than happy to analyze some of yours. Now because of the time involved, I cannot commit to analyzing every single game I receive, but I will definitely look over every game I get, and I will do my best to do a full analysis and post it to my blog. 

Sincerely,

Isaac
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