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Bob the Belter's avatar

I play 2D Fighting games, and I've definitely fallen into this trap before. I'll have a comfortable life lead, while my opponent only has just a sliver left. Instead of playing safe, not taking risks, I'll instead try to rush to my seemingly inevitable victory, many times losing as a result.

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celluloid_dream's avatar

Isn't the simplest explanation that the opponent is *thinking on your clock*?

Eg. If white takes a long time to move, black is looking at the board and planning for future positions, caching strategies for all of white's potential next moves. When white finally plays, black is not surprised, and can quickly execute their follow-up, maintaining their clock advantage.

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