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Subject: It's critical. Here's why.

Author: J. C. Boco

Date: 09:54:59 01/27/03

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Years ago I was rated 1350.  Today I'm not much stronger.  Anyway, I joined the
local club and played whom I knew was strong, he was rated 1950.  I beat him,
not without effort, but I beat him.  A second game ended in a draw in which I
stood better.

Now an interesting thing happened.  He learned that I wasn't very strong at all.
 I asked him to look at some of my games and he saw my rating on the scoresheet.
 Well, he took the next 5 games easily.

I think (I know) he held back before because he was unfamiliar.  When he knew
more about me he knew he could go for the kill.  So I think knowing something
about your opponent makes all the difference.

• Re: It's critical. Here's why. emerson tan 17:56:56 01/27/03
  • Re: It's critical. Here's why. Mike S. 20:44:28 01/27/03
• Re: It's critical. Here's why. andrew tanner 16:04:32 01/27/03
• Re: Human chess vs CC - A neverending story Rolf Tueschen 12:26:56 01/27/03

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