Blackmar-Diemer Gambit
Sometimes You Just Get Outplayed.
Overall, I was pleased with my performance in the following game with a few exceptions. My opponent was simply better, hence his rating.
How Was I Able to Pull This Win Off?
Every now and then, I play out a losing game out of respect for my opponent. I'm not talking about a blatant loss where my opponent would have to be a beginner to blow it. I'm talking about a theoretical and perfectly sound loss which would requ...
Why did I choose the London System?
That's a good question. Why did I choose the London System? Simple. It's because I heard that my opponent favored this opening. Now, you might be asking, "Why would you want to play an opening that your opponent is very familiar with?"That's a ...
A Real Chess Lesson
In the following game, I lost to the highest rated player I've played thus far. It was really informative in that it showed me how to evaluate a position beyond simple opening principles. It taught me to look for ways in which my opponent is try...
A Follow Up to My Previous Blog
My first blog dealt with a victory I had over a higher rated player. In fact, I have played him twice. And I figured it was only fair to post and comment on the first game I played against him: a game I lost.
Putting Opening Principles to Use
