paulw7uk 2234 v 1513 bakastaughtme (bezerk) rapid chess lichess.

paulw7uk chess. this is 10-min rapid chess on lichess.org.
opponent used bezerk mode for this game, 50% of the time but gain 1 bonus point for arena if win. was a close game as most of my games tend to be, with 93% v 88% accuracy and no bad blunders either side. time will tell if opponent is under-rated as new account with not many games.
game: lichess.org/jUSWSF2V/black

[@craigwright44]

Taking his queen messed up his theory. There were some pretty wild moves starting the game.

[@mahmudupdates]

Why did he go bezerk?? Would've been a top game if he hadn't.

[@Paulw7uk]

yes, risk v reward, speed v quality of play. when game starts you think the headline ratings mean very big gap, but never know until after game if opponents rating is accurate and what level they actually play at with all the cheaters and rating cheaters we all come across. for anyone not aware, if you use bezerk mode, you get 50% of the normal time, and lose increment if applicable, if you win you gain 1 extra rating point for the arena. tends to favour the naturally quick players and players who intend to play the whole arena.