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its a well played game but im uncertain as to the magic of how you defended the position. im only 1300 but it didnt seem that hard of an ordeal to defend. im not saying it wasnt and over the board is very tense and stressful when youre playing with your club or in a tournament. however you are correct. learning to defend positions is a much needed skill in chess. although i have heard its easier to defend in chess than attack. i feel in my own games i can defend my position well but attacking can be daunting trying to find breakthroughs is very difficult in a well defended position. forgive me if i am missing the magic. but it was a good game to watch thanks for sharing

its a well played game but im uncertain as to the magic of how you defended the position. im only 1300 but it didnt seem that hard of an ordeal to defend. im not saying it wasnt and over the board is very tense and stressful when youre playing with your club or in a tournament. however you are correct. learning to defend positions is a much needed skill in chess. although i have heard its easier to defend in chess than attack. i feel in my own games i can defend my position well but attacking can be daunting trying to find breakthroughs is very difficult in a well defended position. forgive me if i am missing the magic. but it was a good game to watch thanks for sharing

Thanks for the lesson. Like I said I'm only rated thirteen hundred and probably the reason it looked easy which I am sure it was not, is you did an excellent job of explaining it.

Thanks for the lesson. Like I said I'm only rated thirteen hundred and probably the reason it looked easy which I am sure it was not, is you did an excellent job of explaining it.