Today I played against "Shaun" who favors an attacking style of play - since he plays football, rides dirt bikes, is learning to kickbox and is a very active teenager.
As is I've said before, some of these personalities will drop pieces early on, but then, latter in the game, kick it into high gear and play some tough moves. Sometimes, as was the case with Shaun, they spring a very surprising attack on you. And if you're not careful, you will be promptly mated.
I was able to defeat his wiles - especially since I was up three pieces. The endgame was a bit tricky as I had to finish him off with two bishops and a knight - but that was a useful exercise nonetheless.
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