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This is how chess masters play against ametuers. Chess masters do not play a game of chess against the ametuer expecting their opponent to make a mistake. Instead, they play as though their opponent were a master as well. That is, the master is maximizing his game theory, and does not assume that his opponent will ever make a blunder. At some point, the ametuer makes mistakes and the game plays itself out. Now, the master could play differently. He could try to set up traps that a dumb player might fall for, but if the player does not fall for, weakens the master's position. Chess masters don't rely on their opponents being dumb like this. Instead, they play an ideal game of chess and wait for their opponent to make the mistakes.

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sorry to derail but this is silly. in any game you fare better by adapting your game when playing against much weaker opposition (including chess).