In this continuation of the "Climbing the Rating Ladder" series I take on players of various ratings levels while pointing out typical mistakes and spots for improvement along the way (possibly my own!? :)). Here I commentate a 10+0 game against a player rated 1827 on Chess.com. The Queen's Gambit Declined (1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6) is a venerable defense that has featured in many World … [Read more...] about Crash Course in the Queen’s Gambit Declined | Climbing the Rating Ladder vs. 1827
John Bartholomew
Grandmaster in the Last Round for all the Marbles | Round 4 Charlotte Rapid vs. 2605 GM
On May 27, 2023, I participated in my first serious tournament in 3.5 years: the Charlotte Memorial Day Weekend Rapid & Blitz in Charlotte, North Carolina! This is an analysis of my Round 4 G/45+5 game against GM Oleksandr Bortnyk (FIDE: 2605). Review this game on lichess.org: https://lichess.org/xqwTygZm Chapters: 00:00 Game 15:21 Analysis/post-game 21:20 Puzzle vs. FM … [Read more...] about Grandmaster in the Last Round for all the Marbles | Round 4 Charlotte Rapid vs. 2605 GM
10-to-1 Time Disadvantage | Round 3 Charlotte Rapid vs. 2129
On May 27, 2023, I participated in my first serious tournament in 3.5 years: the Charlotte Memorial Day Weekend Rapid & Blitz in Charlotte, North Carolina! This is an analysis of my Round 2 G/45+5 game against Anthony Parker (USCF: 2129). Review this game on lichess.org: https://lichess.org/37xgcXYQ Support the channel: https://streamlabs.com/johnbartholomew or via … [Read more...] about 10-to-1 Time Disadvantage | Round 3 Charlotte Rapid vs. 2129
My Old Nemesis: Perfectionism | Round 2 Charlotte Rapid vs. 1976
On May 27, 2023, I participated in my first serious tournament in 3.5 years: the Charlotte Memorial Day Weekend Rapid & Blitz in Charlotte, North Carolina! This is an analysis of my Round 2 G/45+5 game against Jacob Stoll (USCF: 1976). Review this game on lichess.org: https://lichess.org/qzlXxVko Support the channel: https://streamlabs.com/johnbartholomew or via PayPal: … [Read more...] about My Old Nemesis: Perfectionism | Round 2 Charlotte Rapid vs. 1976
My Strategy against Lower-Rated Opponents | Round 1 Charlotte Rapid vs. 1796
On May 27, 2023, I participated in my first serious tournament in 3.5 years: the Charlotte Memorial Day Weekend Rapid & Blitz in Charlotte, North Carolina! This is an analysis of my first G/45+5 game against Enzo Restelli (USCF: 1796). Review this game on lichess.org: https://lichess.org/RVYFuwcG Support the channel: https://streamlabs.com/johnbartholomew or via PayPal: … [Read more...] about My Strategy against Lower-Rated Opponents | Round 1 Charlotte Rapid vs. 1796
