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Game Analysis: Beware a draw offer from a stronger player

31st March 20175th September 2017 Becoming a Chess Master chess improvement plan, chess strategy, Game Analysis

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. On the other hand …

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Game Analysis: When ahead, don’t overthink

26th March 20175th September 2017 Becoming a Chess Master chess strategy, Game Analysis

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 to displace his King …