At the lower level for those adult improvers like myself I believe ratings are important. The higher the rating the less blunders and the more interesting the games. I would rather win or lose based on just a good game of outmaneuvering an opponent than through a silly error. As I Inch upward slowly I choose opponents a little higher rating level than myself - I only play correspondence chess on chess.com. My only goal is as one YouTube adult improver puts it ‘play good chess.’
Absolutely, I think playing more interesting games against tougher opponents is one of the best reasons to try to increase your rating. When I play Titled Tuesday I always find it motivating to know that if I manage to win a few games in a row I might have the chance to play one of the best players in the world.
Enjoyed your discussion of the value of a rating goal. Thanks
At the lower level for those adult improvers like myself I believe ratings are important. The higher the rating the less blunders and the more interesting the games. I would rather win or lose based on just a good game of outmaneuvering an opponent than through a silly error. As I Inch upward slowly I choose opponents a little higher rating level than myself - I only play correspondence chess on chess.com. My only goal is as one YouTube adult improver puts it ‘play good chess.’
Absolutely, I think playing more interesting games against tougher opponents is one of the best reasons to try to increase your rating. When I play Titled Tuesday I always find it motivating to know that if I manage to win a few games in a row I might have the chance to play one of the best players in the world.