Derek's personal games collection part deux

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Hello fellow chess enthusiasts, today we will take a look at a game from my most recent tournament. To my surprise, I actually played pleasantly well, taking down an 1800, 2000, 1900, drawing a 2300 (WIM), beating a 2300 (IM), and finally finishing off by drawing against a 2600 GM. Obviously, for most people, achieving a draw against a grandmaster is no small accomplishment, and I am no exception. The game started out with a boring opening that transpired into a mildly complex middlegame. From there, the position simplified into an endgame where I turn on my precision senses to transpose into the most favorable version of a rook ending I could possibly get. So without further ado, let's cut to the chase and hop straight into the game.

Remember not to be rattled even if you are playing a higher opponent! It is okay to respect your opponent, but do not put them on a pedestal and always be confident in yourself. May you all take many dubs happy.png cheers