# EP 194 | Should I Play Up?

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Podcast: [Dojo Talks: A Chess Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dojo-talks-a-chess-podcast-3643500)
Published: 2026-05-29T16:54:22+00:00
Episode link: https://ChessDojoTalks.podbean.com/e/ep-194-should-i-play-up/
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Duration seconds: 2880

## Resource

Should you play up in chess tournaments? The sensi discuss tournament rating sections, strategy, and best methods for improvement. Join the Dojo - https://chessdojo.clubWatch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojoPlay Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel?Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojoDonate - 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.clubTwitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojoDiscord: https://discord.gg/GhKsJtjpFwTwitter: https://twitter.com/chessdojoPatreon: https://patreon.com/chessdojoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessdojoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/chessdojoPodcast: https://chessdojotalks.podbean.comTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips 0:00 Should You Play Up?0:55 Play Your Own Section2:23 The Ego Trap5:29 What About Juniors?9:32 If Everyone Plays Up17:15 Tournament Problems22:27 Playing Stronger Opponents29:09 Don't Play for a Draw38:04 Confidence Matters44:08 Enjoy the Challenge

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