The first rule of chess

I played in a G/15 tournament last night on the ICC.  It was an elimination tournament with 8 players, so if you lose, you're out!  The first round went well.  I played someone lower rated than I and slowly ground it out.  The 2nd round I got to play someone a bit stronger than that, but still about 200 points lower than I.  I was mated on about move 6.  That's not rust, it's stupid!

The first rule of chess:  Don't be stupid!

Maybe next time,

Ed.