Bumping because my topic is drowning in spam.
Is it normal for someone ranked in the 1700s to...
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Bumping once more because the forum isn't drowning in spam like it was 20 hours ago.
The clock does affect judgement. Not being able to see all possibilities because of time restraints, especially the older one gets.
Look at Natalia Pogonina bullet game of 2 mins. Normally you would be unlikey to beat her unless you were a GM.
http://www.chess.com/livechess/game?id=66033675
be ranked only in the 1000s for blitz and have lost all 4 of their games in bullet? This person is a newer member, but is undefeated in all their turn-based games (therefore, that 1700s ranking could potentially get higher). Does this strongly suggest cheating or are some people that much stronger when they have extra time to make their moves?