@Celestial_Object I disagree with your entire premise. I have worked 60+ hrs a week and still managed to play decent chess. I don't think that one has to do with the other. To say that 'ratings are unreliable indicators of skill level' is simply preposterous. Also, CO, you should strive to play stronger players. Always. That's how you improve.
While 'lifestyle' and 'circumstances' may have *some* bearing on play, it sounds like an excuse to me. "My arm hurted when we played that game, and I missed Bxf7#. Not my fault."
I dunno. I don't see any truth in this statement: "In short, a 1400 player can beat 1800 players consistently on a good day." Bullshit. "Consistently on a good day" is totally contradictory.
I am sincerely not trying to be rude. But man, this sounds so whiny, like, "Well, I'm framing houses all day, of course you're beating me!" Nah, don't hold water.
While 'lifestyle' and 'circumstances' may have *some* bearing on play, it sounds like an excuse to me. "My arm hurted when we played that game, and I missed Bxf7#. Not my fault."
I dunno. I don't see any truth in this statement: "In short, a 1400 player can beat 1800 players consistently on a good day." Bullshit. "Consistently on a good day" is totally contradictory.
I am sincerely not trying to be rude. But man, this sounds so whiny, like, "Well, I'm framing houses all day, of course you're beating me!" Nah, don't hold water.