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Ep. 164: Why Is My 900-Rated Opponent Playing Like a Master?

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Ep. 164: Why Is My 900-Rated Opponent Playing Like a Master?

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So your opponent is rated "only" 900 or "only" 1200 but is playing extremely well. He's not hanging anything or falling victim to tactical traps and is also demonstrating a working knowledge of positional and strategic ideas. Welcome to modern tournament chess! This episode is a response to this Reddit post. 📧 If you have a question, comment, or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at [email protected]. 🎯 Our Links: Website Twitter (X) YouTube Buy Me a Coffee

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