Category Archives: Lessons

Lesson 3: Beware a draw offer from a stronger player

Posted on March 31, 2017 by

Back to Lesson 2 When I play a much stronger player, my thought process is sometimes affected. On the one hand I feel I have the freedom to play aggressively and more instinctively, because a loss would not be unexpected. … Continue reading →

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Lesson 2: When ahead, don’t overthink

Posted on March 26, 2017 by

Back to Lesson 1 This is not a ‘sexy’ lesson with a big wow-moment, but it is the sort of subtle thing which is often overlooked. My opponent, rated 1150, made life difficult for himself out of the opening, having … Continue reading →

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Lesson 1: On (almost) every move, consider ALL Checks, Captures and Threats

Posted on March 25, 2017 by

This position arose in one of my recent games. White is better here to the tune of about +6, partly because of the knight on the great c6-outpost, the pressure on the backward c-pawn and the superior dark squared bishop. My … Continue reading →

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