Playing scared

Comments on https://lichess.org/@/mike-shea/blog/playing-scared/Rqxle3e5

Wow. You must have been very busy

You were definetely hectic

Hey in last game i think you mean you should have played 42.Kd1 43.Re2 instead of 43.Re1 right? Am i missing something?

@AchievableWar said ^

Hey in last game i think you mean you should have played 42.Kd1 43.Re2 instead of 43.Re1 right? Am i missing something?

Yeah, I'm pretty sure he meant that.

Great blog!

@chess_dragon2013 said ^

Hey in last game i think you mean you should have played 42.Kd1 43.Re2 instead of 43.Re1 right? Am i missing something?

Yeah, I'm pretty sure he meant that.

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Great blog!

Ahh great catch from both of you. Just updated that

Good blog! The mindset of playing scared is for sure extremely dangerous, because it leads us to miss our opportunities. I find this is especially true when playing opponents who are better rated - we start seeing ghosts in their every move even when they make mistakes.

I especially like the point about looking for agressive moves when you're up a pawn, instead of playing defensive and trying to steady the position.

the moves were fantastic! i like how the moves were threatning to the opponent!ps i tried those moves while playing with my friend(i won)

game 1 : 22) ...., Qc7 maybe ?

@Cabernet_Franc said ^

game 1 : 22) ...., Qc7 maybe ?

Didn't consider it. I looked at it for a minute after seeing your comment, and I think it may be a better try than what i played. That being said, I think it's still losing :(