Author: Chessfun
Date: 09:19:30 11/20/99
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On November 20, 1999 at 03:26:49, Lin Harper wrote: > Yes Chessfun, I took on board what you said to me.... > Just wanted input from others, but thanks for your response. > I keep getting done like a dinner in bullet games on ICC, my bullet > rating is 300 points below my blitz rating, and it's because I > get flagged most of the time. I'm considering giving up on bullet. Lin, I play at chess.net where lightning is from 0/1 to 2/1 and blitz from 2/2 to 10/0 (i think) so i don't know the ICC interface but i do notice most ratings at chess.net are better at lightning than blitz. The most frustrating thing about lightning is getting flagged in a completely won position yet that is the nature of the game. I also note that gambits work better at lightning as they cause opponents to think a little, try the kings gambit or benko they work for me. I just avoid them in blitz. Another thing that works for me is making sure your hands are completly dry, i use baby powder, make sure your mouse is clean and smooth and that all screen options are set for optimum play, always be thinking about what your opponent will play, check him as often as possible as checks seem to cause him a time delay as likely when he has his piece ready it is not a natural move. ex. 1. e4....c5 2. Nf3....d6 3. bb5+ this one always costs him a second. The problem opening 1. e4 is d5 and if you are holding Nf3 then you must change it, i myself prefer 2. e5 if 1.....d5 is played as they always expect the exchange. All that being said i mostly play 1. d4 and hold 2. c4 ready as it can be played regardless of the response to d4. though 1....c4 can be a pain. Let me know if you can't get lightning rulez I can email it to you. Thanks.
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