Learning to accept that draws are okay? - Page 2 - Chess and Board Game Strategy

In the interest of transparency, I should say that I'm no authority on what it takes to be a good chess player. I topped out around 2000 and am probably a bit worse than that due to rust. I'm basing my views on my own games and my experiences analyzing with and listening to the advice of strong players.

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04-24-2017 , 07:47 AM

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Shandrax

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Originally Posted by The Yugoslavian

What starting ELO do you think this knowledge starts becoming a priority?

Pretty much around your Elo (and I don't even know it). Give it a try!

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04-24-2017 , 07:54 AM

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Shandrax

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Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 4,818

For the record: I asked Svidler in one of his banter blitz sessions on chess24 about freerolling in chess and he said that it's a valid strategy and that it does work.

He quoted the game Naka-Karjakin - which is a nice coincidence, because it's the same line:
http://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1784763

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04-26-2017 , 07:51 PM

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pucmo

adept

Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 1,187

Above all, one needs to play less balanced stuff with black.

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06-21-2017 , 09:11 PM

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leavesofliberty

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 6,296

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Originally Posted by Golfdish

i always read this thread title and think someone cant accept draws in poker, they only play made hands

Two players about even strength with a rake. Why bother to play? Why not just order some food and call it a draw instead?

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