Tips for facing a stronger player?

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Rasparovov wrote:

Play strong moves.


+1

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How to last long? Have a wrong perspective on playing chess. Play to win! 

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You must be prepared on your positional understanding on chess.

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A protein bar and coffee!

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Coffee indeed!

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royalbishop wrote:

isaacthebird wrote:

Do not play a gambit

If you understand the gambit then play it.

If you believe in it then play it.

If you have had success in the past then play it.

If all the above is true then just play it.

If your opponent gets away from the opening up a pawn he will turn it into a win

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isaacthebird wrote:

royalbishop wrote: 

Do not play a gambit

If you understand the gambit then play it.

If you believe in it then play it.

If you have had success in the past then play it.

If all the above is true then just play it.

If your opponent gets away from the opening up a pawn he will turn it into a win

I can go and study a wacky King's Gambit for a month and beat you over the head with it because i know it and understand it. Go ahead and try to get out of book. I practice for that.... we are playing at chess.com and they do that all the time.

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How about this for playing against a stronger player:

remove the King after you get said higher player really, really, REALLY SUPER DRUNK

play the first four moves from this position

on move 5 call the arbiter over and have him rule the game must continue from the position.

Now you do not have to worry about checkmate from the said stronger player.

WARNING: Do not get as wasted as your opponent otherwise you might remove HIS King and then you will never beat him.Cool

Or something like that.

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Go get a stronger player.

Get your big brother.

Just do not face the player.

Hypnotize yourself into believing your the greatest player on Earth. Ok (I think i want to try this one, worth a try right?)

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Play your best chess and make him prove his strength.

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Br0kedChess wrote:

I'm playing a much higher rated opponent than me (he's 1800 and I'm 1200) on Friday.

Any tips on how to last long?

Post the results of the game.