Even monkeys fall from trees

More to the point, even 1900s lose epically to 1500s sometimes. Have a look at this game. My first 100% game against a higher-rated player

Korean saying :-)

Even masters lose epically to 1500s sometimes. I speak from personal OTB experience.

Yeah, my older brother was beating masters when he was in the 1500's.

who's your older brother, by any chance?

Also (to the OP) great job! I know what its like to beat someone higher rated

its a new one for me too i have however heard "even a blind squirrel finds a nut sometimes"

I beat a 1600 in a tournament, drew another 1600, and lost to a 650 all in the same tournament. Last week. That last one hurt. Thought my rating was about to go up a 100...only went up 18 🙃

Even a broken clock is right twice a day.

This happened in a USCF online event today. I was the underdog, but was able to trade down and then flag my higher rated opponent.

@fpawn how are you able to play chess without no arms or legs?

btw fpawn is disabled

The last time I checked, all you need to play chess is a brain.

@fpawn ok so that's how
thanks I should look up how to do that

I'm a 900 USCF and beat a 1600 OTB. It was wild. Then the next tournament I lost against a 550. Such is life.