A tough lesson from 2200+

I did pin my hopes on this game – a stronger opponent, my favorite fighting opening system, the Classical Dutch. And things seemed to go well for the most part.

However, a stronger player usually wins. But what is it that makes them usually win? Is it a better opening repertoire, a natural talent, or greater concentration?

This game shows it clearly – whatever openings you have learned or master games you have seen, there is ONE thing behind probably 98% of losses.

And this made me reconsider my training habits. Here is the game analysed, although you can also see all of my Classical Dutch games:

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