Retired until I finish reading Levi's book "How to Win at Chess."

Current chapter = 4

I modified Anna Cramling's Cow opening to make it playable in a way that gives you a decent chance to win without having to know any other openings--white or black pieces. I call it The Mad Cow. However, starting at about 1000 ELO, the training of higher ranked players decreases the probability of winning significantly. While I have beaten several 1000+ ELO players (check my stats), it is clear to me that it will be hard to win consistently with the Mad Cow.

Playing the Mad Cow is very fun (it's a long game strategy), and by practice and puzzles, my knowledge of intuitive chess tactics has improved significantly. However, it is time to move on now that I am 700+ in rapid, blitz, and bullet. The competition is getting stiff, and I need to examine formal openings, endgames, and various tactics more intentionally.

My goal? Be a solid 2000. I've gone this far on my own, but with some study, practice, and examination, I should reach it in relatively short order (a year, give or take). I have 10K+ games played on chess com, so I have enough experience in winning and losing to get the job done.

Why do this, though?

One day, when my I.T. career is over, I want to travel and play chess.

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After years (20+ years ago) of learning to play chess in DOS 6.22 with Battle Chess CD-ROM (where the pieces actually engage in battle upon capture), I am finally on-line! I play for fun. Losing to the computer so much teaches you to avoid losing, instead of developing strategies to win (you do not play lots of winning endgames).

I have mated 400, 800, 1200, 1300, 1600 (Isabel-bot, 72 moves), and 2000 (Li-bot, 82 moves) level bots. Next up, Hikaru bot. (2800+)? I finished 1st (#1) in divisions of the Wood, Stone, Bronze, Silver, Crystal, Elite, Champion, and Legends leagues.

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Winning Streaks:

Rapid (10 minutes) = 13 🔥🔥🔥

Blitz (3 minutes) = 11 🔥

Bullet (1 minute) = 12 🔥🔥

Hybrid = 12 🔥🔥

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Peaks:

Rapid (10 minutes) = 764

Blitz (3 minutes) = 738

Bullet (1 minute) = 802

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Longest draw? 119 moves. 💀

Best human wins? 2400+ in blitz (3 min) and a 2000+ in rapid (10 min).

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My rating does not define me. When I am rested with a clear mind, a game against me will be a battle. If you win, congratulations! Sportsmanship always.

I am happy and honored to be your friend. Send a request today! Play on!

AnthonyRutledge101