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April 9, 2023

Ep. 64: Beating Higher-Rated Opponents: It's Easier Than You Think at the Club Level...

Ep. 64: Beating Higher-Rated Opponents: It's Easier Than You Think at the Club Level...

This episode offers some direct and pragmatic ideas for club players when facing a higher-rated opponent. Talking points include the following: Why chess generally hates the underdog Why there's often more pressure on the higher-rated player Upsets...

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This episode offers some direct and pragmatic ideas for club players when facing a higher-rated opponent. Talking points include the following:

  • Why chess generally hates the underdog
  • Why there's often more pressure on the higher-rated player
  • Upsets happen quite often at the amateur level 
  • Is creating complications the ONLY way to beat these players? (hint: no)
  • An effective mindset approach that you probably haven't tried before
  • Strategic draw offers to place pressure on your opponent

Referenced:
Chess for Tigers (Amazon) by Simon Webb

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