EP 194 | Should I Play Up?

Should you play up in chess tournaments? The sensi discuss tournament rating sections, strategy, and best methods for improvement.  Join the Dojo - https://chessdojo.club Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel? Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojo Donate - https://streamelements.com/chessdojo/tip Find all of our chess book & supplies recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chessdojo Shopping through our link is a great way to support the Dojo. We earn a small affiliate % but at no cost to you. Website: https://chessdojo.club Twitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Discord: https://discord.gg/GhKsJtjpFw Twitter: https://twitter.com/chessdojo Patreon: https://patreon.com/chessdojo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessdojo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chessdojo Podcast: https://chessdojotalks.podbean.com TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips 0:00 Should You Play Up? 0:55 Play Your Own Section 2:23 The Ego Trap 5:29 What About Juniors? 9:32 If Everyone Plays Up 17:15 Tournament Problems 22:27 Playing Stronger Opponents 29:09 Don't Play for a Draw 38:04 Confidence Matters 44:08 Enjoy the Challenge