Author: Kurt Utzinger
Date: 11:47:16 04/29/04
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The so called "boring" playing style can be applied by following the rules stated below, but I'm warning you. Such games are indeed very very boring and not only strong players may ruine their style: 1) never play for a win, even if the own position is slightly better 2) avoid time trouble (most important) 3) style: quiet, cautious, prophylactical (very important) but not passive (important) 4) positional: proper pawn structure, control open lines, try to get statically balanced positions and avoid dynamically balanced positions, avoid whenever possible pawn majorities 5) trade (all) pieces - in particular the queens - whenever this is possible without giving the slightest advantage to the opponent 5) avoid tactics and unclear lines 7) go for endgames with bishops of opposite colours (in particular with a pawn down) 6) choose suitable playing level [at least 120'/60, better 120'/40] and avoid blitz games On the other hand I can assure you that even 1900-2000 Elo rated human players will be able to get a score of 25 % to 30 % against all top engines. Kurt & Rolf Chess: http://www.utzingerkurt.com
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