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Jeff Andersen's avatar

OK, Nate, this is facile advice, but I’m using it this morning in some 5 5 games that I’m winning, and I find it strangely comforting as I play to think that my opponent will whip out a pistol and blast his own feet if I am patient, play sensible moves, and avoid blunders.

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Nate Solon's avatar

It might be facile, but it works, and virtually no one does it

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Dan Bock's avatar

Related to the idea that if you play sensible moves and don't blunder, you'll be a master: https://chessimprovementlab.substack.com/p/what-really-decides-games-at-the

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Jeff K's avatar

Great article and timely advice for my upcoming tournament this weekend. Thanks for sharing.

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Nate Solon's avatar

Good luck!

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Jeff Andersen's avatar

Heh. THE BIG LEBOWSKI is one of my fave films. So many good lines, e.g.: “You’re not wrong, Walter, you’re just an asshole!”

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Nate Solon's avatar

Used that one last week

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