Ep. 59: Why Is My Lower-Rated Opponent Playing So Well?

This episode explores the psychology of facing a lower-rated opponent who is playing really well. This is often highly frustrating for tournament players. Many times, however, it's more about your own mindset than your opponent's abilities. Conversely, this episode will explain the "ratings walk" phenomenon when facing a higher-rated opponent. Have a question or topic for consideration in a future episode? E-mail us at [email protected]. Mentioned: Chess for Tigers  (Amazon) The Survival Guide to Competitive Chess  (Amazon) Our links: Website Twitter YouTube Facebook E-mail: [email protected] The Chess Angle is sponsored by Chessable. Check out a list of our favorite courses! The Amazon links above are affiliate links which earn us a small commission on qualifying purchases. This helps support the podcast at no additional cost to you.