hello king: until this spring, i had never ever beaten a 1700 or 1800 or even a 1950, but now have twelve or fifteen of these skins on my wall. i am variously 1575 to 1625, and know im getting better by this. the day will come when instead of every now and then, it can be every week.

here is a truly inspiring wonderfull articel that says this ten times better than i ever can:

http://coloradomasterchess.com/Informant/Ratings%20and%20Expectations.htm

that is to say, to be at any level means to now and again beat those 200 or 300 elo above us. unfortunately, it works both ways! we loose to someone 200 below us. ouch.

take care man, and congratulations. david
 

>until this spring, i had never ever beaten a 1700 or 1800 or even a 1950, but now have twelve or fifteen of these skins on my wall.

Wow, congratulations!
 

Thanks for the encouragment. Keep up the good work and keep hunting those 1700+. One day they'll be breakfast.