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Sometimes we play a game and we think we’re getting crushed, then when we look at it later it turns out that there was never a “there there” for our opponent.
Here is one such game which I played in round four of the USATN in February.
First, my notes that I made directly after the game:
- Don’t get rattled when your opponent is overusing time.
- Pay attention to king safety.
- Opposite colored bishops are great with initiative.
- When you overlook a move, don’t panic.
Now, here is the game:
Til Next Time,
Chris Wainscott