f3 is the best move there. It supports the e-pawn, covers the important g4 square, and makes it possible to initiate a kingside attack, which I countered with my play on the queenside and center. Duh. 
Will Give Chess Lessons For Trading Lessons
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I've beaten 10+ IM's in classical games, too. I just posted that game because it was all I had handy. Not claiming that it means I am the greatest or anything. I don't keep very good track of my old games, but if I come accross any of my good ones I will post them here. It isn't a big deal though, because I have already gotten good tips from 5 people in exchange for chess help, and a few free ones as well. Almost overwhelmed to be honest...Never hurts to ask I guess.
Low end GM's are 2400+ and the best are 2600+
I have a rating, but as you may have realized this is little money in chess. Unless, of course, you don't let your rating realize its full potential. I've made some pretty good money at chess just playing once or twice a year for money. Nothing to live off of, but good cash every now and then. ($5k+ a tourny) Then a few little tournaments, to let my rating relax...I would estimate my true strength to be around 2200, based on my typical online ratings.(2200-2500)
I've made some pretty good money at chess just playing once or twice a year for money. Nothing to live off of, but good cash every now and then. ($5k+ a tourny) Then a few little tournaments, to let my rating relax...I would estimate my true strength to be around 2200, based on my typical online ratings.(2200-2500)
There is a BIG difference between USCF ratings and FIDE ratings - FIDE ratings generally add 100 - 200 points to the equivalent USCF ratings. Further, International Master and Grandmaster is not a rating, it is a title awarded for having achieved a score against other titled players in a certain Category TWICE, which is called achieving a Norm. That makes it MUCH harder to achieve than a rating. However, it is generally true that GM's are 2500+ FIDE. Not always, but generally...
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I was generalizing their rating levels, not stating the requirements to become one. Sorry if I was misunderstood. In my experience players will generally have higher FIDE ratings than USCF. Damn I never thought I would get called out on chess.