Too Good To Be Good
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Madkiki007
Dec 27, 2018
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I am now playing 3-day games with this dude whose chess rating is way over 100 points below mine. We are playing 7-9 of these games and he has won the first 4 games flawlessly and winning the other games flawlessly and his rating is now way above mine. Really makes me wonder who this guy really is or how he is playing with such highly technical moves. The people I normally play within my rating don’t play this good at all. I sent a message asking how he is playing so well and he suddenly stops playing.
Yeah I agree, that his rating went from 1006 all the way up to 1178 in two days that he must be a much higher rated player to move up that fast or he could be ......
Whatever the answer is I won’t be playing this individual anymore! Not going to allow a much higher rated player to take advantage of playing a lower rated player such as myself just so he can effortlessly increase his rating and shoot my rating down. Not worth my time. Anyone else with a much higher rating is more than welcome to lower his rating.
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He is not cheating if that‘s what you‘re trying to imply. He made a lot of (subtle) mistakes
Ok, he was not cheating, whatever, but then he was definitely too good a player for me that I was never going to stand a chance against him. I only wish he did not want to play so many games against a lower rated player, he should stick with his own competition. One or two games would be fine, but to slaughter someone with many games of a lower rating is not cool. Same applies in other sports, always stick with your own competitors level because that is where the respect is!
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Madkiki007 wrote:
I am now playing 3-day games with this dude whose chess rating is way over 100 points below mine. We are playing 7-9 of these games and he has won the first 4 games flawlessly and winning the other games flawlessly and his rating is now way above mine. Really makes me wonder who this guy really is or how he is playing with such highly technical moves. The people I normally play within my rating don’t play this good at all. I sent a message asking how he is playing so well and he suddenly stops playing.
OK...ready foe some truth?
Instead of running to the "My opponent is cheating" card. You should probably look in a mirror, and realize the following:
You dont follow opening principles.
You miss simple tactics.
You hang material.
In 1 game you were up a queen, and lost that advantage. You were still up a rook, and lost that advantage. Your losses are not because of your opponents brilliant play. Your losses are due to your horrible play. And another thing...When you sign up for a 3 day per move tournament. You might ant t try and take 3 days to make a move, instead of starting and finishing 20+ moves in 1-2 days. I have no idea how you expect to improve playing that fast.
Adjusting player strength is something I have never had to do before and won’t go there now just because someone likes slaughtering game after game. Now is time for him move on to take up challenges with a worthy player. We are no longer playing so now all is good.
I estimate my rating to be about 1100, just found out the other dude is now rated 1234. Not on that level yet. IMBacon stop nick-picking one game, look at the other dude being too good for my level which is my entire point. His rating is now 1234 and probably be a lot higher tomorrow, just wait and see.
Kilbroney I respect your advice, thank you. I need to be kicked around once in a while. Gonna keep my eye on that other dude.
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Madkiki007 wrote:
I estimate my rating to be about 1100, just found out the other dude is now rated 1234. Not on that level yet. IMBacon stop nick-picking one game, look at the other dude being too good for my level which is my entire point. His rating is now 1234 and probably be a lot higher tomorrow, just wait and see.
Im not nit picking...I'm being realistic. Your opponent is playing far from "flawlessly" and to assume he is cheating? Is poor sportsmanship.
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#15
It's obvious the ratings corruption here is almost comical, but the best thing is not to get hung up over it all like the pathetic souls who would be cheaters must be. I know I'm about 1200 or 1250 IRL or OTB. Not likely to get run around in circles by any 800 or 900 who is then evaluated with a !! after almost every move. Also not likely to have any better than maybe a 1/10 chance vs. a 1500 who then resigns to me without even playing. Internet ratings are so meaningless the best thing is to just play and appreciate the serenity of 'knowing what you really are.'
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#16
Kilbroney wrote:
Sound advice there - its just a game and should be enjoyed as such. However, I would have one caveat. You will enjoy it better with a similar rated player with -50 / +50 spread against / in comparison with your own rating . . .
The only thing wrong with this is that online ratings can be so wildly disproportionate to the players ability. Whereas, an OTB tournament rating is a much better indicator of ability.
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#17
Even better might be +200 / -100. It is good to play a little over your head. I think some masters teach that when you are playing people where you score maybe 40% is when you get better. And still get to win often enough to stay confident.
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JinjaJewGoil wrote:
Even better might be +200 / -100. It is good to play a little over your head. I think some masters teach that when you are playing people where you score maybe 40% is when you get better. And still get to win often enough to stay confident.
+200 is good. Just like in OTB tournament play, its a good idea to play up one section.
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