weak 1300-1400 but strong 1200 players

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ZorgUltraBlasterPantyKill
I noticed that most 1300-1400 players play very poorly in blitz. I literally went on a winning streak cause most of them made horrible blunders and had no idea about openings. But 1200s play like 1600-1700 rated players. Just a thought
justbefair

But you are a 1500 rated blitz player and you haven't played any 1200-1300 rated players for more than two weeks. What made you reminisce?

And if you are a 1500 rated player, how would you know how 1600-1700 rated players play?

ZorgUltraBlasterPantyKill
justbefair wrote:

But you are a 1500 rated blitz player and you haven't played any 1200-1300 rated players for more than two weeks. What made you reminisce?

And if you are a 1500 rated player, how would you know how 1600-1700 rated players play?

Well i’m 1800 in rapid and i played against 1200s long time ago. They play really strong tbh. But 1300-1400 feels like i’m playing some 600 rated player on his friends account

balint_kis

I have observed this as well. I think it might have to do with the fact that you can choose intermediate and start out as an 1400?

ChessMasteryOfficial

Many players in the 1200 range rely on tactics, leading to sharper games. A 1300-1400 player might play more passively, giving the appearance of weaker play.