How I Beat a 2100 Over-the-Board — AS BLACK!

The previous week we were laughing at how I had to defeat him as Black. I had faced him twice before and lost both times. I didn't think it was possible.

With a little patience, today I managed to walk away with the win.

Here's how I lived to tell the tale of defeating an opponent over-the-board, in person, that was 300 points stronger than me in USCF Chess Rating. I discuss what I did to prepare for the match, how I challenged him and the importance of staking for the center.

The game, for those that want to follow it on Lichess:



Video discussion:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfOaVWIPhO8

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Wonderful game..Congratulations..but I had a feeling that your opponent missed a crucial opportunity to dominate the game on the 17th move..keep up the good work!

yeah nice game, it proves how strong the centre is

'we were laughing at how I had to defeat him as Black.'
Are you sure its 'we' not 'you' lol. Would it 'kill' you to stop bragging?
Being 2200 suggests that you have a better understanding of the game than most people but there are still a lot of players out there who are better than you. There's always room for improvement!

Man, edit your post and delete that video off your post or we'd report you!

Such a short game

@ChemicalMind What move do you mean? If 17.Nxe5 or Qxe5 I win at least the exchange.

@KKJ_KC2fangirl398 I've just only begun to understand the importance of the center in chess, and I've been playing for 20+ years! I'm definitely a late bloomer.

Only 17 moves and resigned!

@MrCalderon yes you're right..you still have the advantage after 17.Qxe5 but that could create some tricky maneuvers later in the game..anyway good effort!!