Playing Chess Until I Reach 2000 ELO: Day 84

Day: 84 of my pursuit of 2000 ELO on chess.com
Réti Opening: Nimzowitsch-Larsen Attack

[@dashmash5478]

I work a shitty office job. One of the few good things about it is that everyday I can come into my office and watch a new video of yours. It’s been my routine for the last few weeks and it really helps me motivate myself. Good stuff, keep it up!

[@ROMChessLeague]

Thank you!

[@dme3907]

First watching this channel. I have yet again learn that vid with few views doesn't automatically mean that its a bad vid. Good content. Good explaining. Keep it up

[@ROMChessLeague]

Much appreciated!

[@Drillbitayler]

I'm in a similar valley after making a big climb, albeit, at a much lower level ;) keep it up though man, super fun to watch!

[@ROMChessLeague]

Thanks! Will do!

[@aortisstent5076]

hills and valleys, ROM. keep trying to learn and you'll bounce right back, kinda like this game. gg, nice finish

[@knubbedeh]

Yeah, I agree. This shows that rating is really a range rather than a single number.

[@mitigamespro8757]

@@knubbedeh Yeah. And what's also good about it is that it doesn't matter if you lose a lot of rating, if your skill level deserves a certain elo, then you'll get back there no matter what.

[@ROMChessLeague]

Thanks!

[@danielnovak3271]

I find the fact that you saw long term threat potential of pushing the H pawn very impressive!

[@Aparko]

Yeah that was an instructive idea for me

[@danielnovak3271]

@@Aparko for sure!

[@jax7290]

I see that your rating fluctuates quite a bit. Do you think it's nerves of trying to maintain/push a specific ELO or something different? I also find that I frequently fluctuate over 100 points in ELO.

[@Aparko]

I think it's the same for most people

[@emileheskey7991]

usually there’s like a 200 point range, even hikaru for example goes between 3100 and 3300

[@TheBuddhaBilly]

I don't want to sound like a school teacher, but why do you play so fast in a 10 min. game? You are plying at bullet speed in the opening. Mistakes like that hanging pawn on c5 could easily be avoided. Playing slow and considering moves like that is essential to move forward.