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 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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