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Which is better- tricking your opponent, or playing good chess?
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It seems to me to be a risk vs. reward equation. I would typically play as if my opponent can see through my tricks, but sometimes it seems the reward is just too good to pass up trying something 😁 Or the opposite; if your opponent sees through it, how bad off will you be?
Letterman003 wrote:
It seems to me to be a risk vs. reward equation. I would typically play as if my opponent can see through my tricks, but sometimes it seems the reward is just too good to pass up trying something 😁 Or the opposite; if your opponent sees through it, how bad off will you be?
nice explanation
Excellent question.
"All wars are based on deception" - Sun Tzu - The Art of War.
https://www.yellowbridge.com/onlinelit/artofwar.php
近而示之远，远而示之近
when we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away; when far away, we must make him believe we are near.
Sep 7, 2020
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sid0049 wrote:
Is it better to try to trick your opponent, or trying to play accurate chess moves?
yes
Sep 7, 2020
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SNUDOO wrote:
sid0049 wrote:
Is it better to try to trick your opponent, or trying to play accurate chess moves?
yes
that is not exactly an answer.
I thnk its better to trick your opponent, because it has the word trick in it
As you become a stronger player there will be less and less opportunity to trick your opponents.
Always try and play the best moves unless you are losing and wish to take a gamble?
If your position is equal or superior, play the best moves you can. If your position is terrible, though, it makes sense to play for tricks. Be sure to switch back into "best move" mindset if your position improves!
While it is rare, you can sometimes swindle very strong players. In a face to face tournament my 2390 opponent got bored in a completely winning K+P endgame and allowed a breakthrough combination that forced a draw (if only he had been bored for one more move I would have won!) It's worth playing out even very bad positions if you can see any chance for a swindle--mate threats, pawn promotions, etc.
ponz111 wrote:
As you become a stronger player there will be less and less opportunity to trick your opponents.
Always try and play the best moves unless you are losing and wish to take a gamble?
Tricking is relative. Players of equal ratings can trick each other.
"Play the best moves." How do you know which move is the best? That is the biggest trick of them all. Just because it looks conventional does not mean it is the best. Believing in conventions is the best trick there is.
If they are playing me. I've already tricked them because their likely to think I know what I'm doing!🙃
Sep 7, 2020
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You can trick your opponent physiologically or have a poker face, or slap your head and act like it's a blunder when it's really not. Playing good moves without some tricks isn't really effective honestly. I think a mixture of both is important.
😑 or 🤦♂️
SNUDOO wrote:
sid0049 wrote:
Is it better to try to trick your opponent, or trying to play accurate chess moves?
yes
Agreed
i would have thought that good chess IS tricking your opponent.
wollyhood wrote:
i would have thought that good chess IS tricking your opponent.
My thoughts exactly.
horselover123 wrote:
haha i recently tricked my opponent
still proud of myself
oops it cut off the last move
it was Qa6+ Kd8 and then Qd8+ Kxd8 1/2-1/2
Nice stalemate
mkkuhner wrote:
If your position is equal or superior, play the best moves you can. If your position is terrible, though, it makes sense to play for tricks. Be sure to switch back into "best move" mindset if your position improves!
While it is rare, you can sometimes swindle very strong players. In a face to face tournament my 2390 opponent got bored in a completely winning K+P endgame and allowed a breakthrough combination that forced a draw (if only he had been bored for one more move I would have won!) It's worth playing out even very bad positions if you can see any chance for a swindle--mate threats, pawn promotions, etc.
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Is it better to try to trick your opponent, or trying to play accurate chess moves?