when did you realize you’re a bad player?
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At what rating do players really understand how bad they play? I figured it out pretty quickly; there’s nothing like playing through a championship game and reading that black resigned here because “it was mate in 12.” Made me realize there are levels to this game that I’ll never comprehend.
Mar 18, 2026
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Mate in TWELVE? I can barely get mate in 6 when I'm actively looking for mates
Mar 19, 2026
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#2 is right, Mates in 12+ doesn't exist, you're just winning comfortably and then you need to convert a M4.
Mar 20, 2026
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I reckon these guys resigned because they had a feeling the game was lost rather than seeing mate in 12. Just that the post game analysis written in the book has been combed through and studied (sometimes with engine or multiple GMs). 😁 I'm reading through Morphy's games at the moment and it's been encouraging to see blunders/mistakes everywhere. This is especially true of Morphy's opponents who were top chess players of their era. You can always work to get better (at least up until your dead).
turnoffthefaucet wrote:
when did you realize you’re a bad player?
I have always known that I am trash at chess
