My game against GOESPAROV21 (2154)
Although it was a casual game, I took it seriously.https://lichess.org/Vafi6e8i/white#1
I've decided to start with English Opening. I'm not used to this opening, but I was curious enough to try it :)
https://lichess.org/Vafi6e8i/white#6
Here I thought I had a slight advantage, but it wasn't...
https://lichess.org/Vafi6e8i/white#14
I have the central pawns, but my opponent has created a weakness on my queenside, and he is exploring it.
https://lichess.org/Vafi6e8i/white#18
This mistake could have changed the game, if I wasn't overestimating my opponent at this point.
I've played fast, I've lost 4.4 centipawns in a single bishop move, according to Stockfish, and now I can understand why... I should think that GOESPAROV21 had flaws and could be blundering, I should search for possible mistakes from him.
DO NOT OVERESTIMATE YOUR OPPONENT, READ HIM AS HE IS.
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