It's Better Not to be a GM! - Chess Forums - Page 6

Musikamole · 2012-01-18T13:39:23-08:00

I think so. What do you think? A GM, or any lesser titled player is consumed with the idea of winning a pawn, or far worse, drawing with Black for the 1/2 point. How boring can that be? I would think, a lot. As a beginner, I play openings like the Fried Liver Attack, with excellent chances of winnin

Kikook

Mar 5, 2012

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#101

What I think you're missing is the fact they are at the GM level, they are playing at that level. Yes some purposely draw but as for playing for a single pawn, well that's just the level they're at. Just like Earthquake measuring system, being a 1500-to 2500 is substancially stronger.

karmadharma

Mar 5, 2012

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#102

ozzie_c_cobblepot wrote:

So you're left with this ever-shrinking pool of players to play against, the better you get.

And it makes it nearly impossible to go into a coffee shop, see a couple of people playing, and say "hey can I play the winner".

what about just handicapping by giving pawn/rook/bishop/... odds as needed? wouldn't it still preserve the fun for you while making it somewhat competitive for your opponent?

eddiewsox

Mar 5, 2012

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#103

karmadharma wrote:

ozzie_c_cobblepot wrote:

So you're left with this ever-shrinking pool of players to play against, the better you get.

And it makes it nearly impossible to go into a coffee shop, see a couple of people playing, and say "hey can I play the winner".

what about just handicapping by giving pawn/rook/bishop/... odds as needed? wouldn't it still preserve the fun for you while making it somewhat competitive for your opponent?

...and put some big bucks on it.

Conflagration_Planet

Dec 17, 2014

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#104

PureJay wrote:

I agree with #3 sebs42.

Of course I can't speak from experience, but I can imagine what a great feeling it would be winning a pawn against a great 2600 player and converting the pawn into a win. It's probably far more satisfying for a GM winning those kinds of games than it is for you to win a piece when your opponent blunders.

I agree.