Casper the Friendly Tournament
So you're sitting there, thinking about how much nicer life would be if your FIDE rating was a bit higher, or if you could just get that elusive last norm.
If that sounds like you, you have options:
(1) You could work on your chess, travel to a tournament, do your best and hope it turns out well.
(2) You could arrange to "play" in an event like the recently "held" Heroes of Chernobyl Memorial non-tournament.
The second option isn't particularly sporting, but one's results can increase in spectacular fashion...unless you get caught. (See here and here for a few more details.)
If that sounds like you, you have options:
(1) You could work on your chess, travel to a tournament, do your best and hope it turns out well.
(2) You could arrange to "play" in an event like the recently "held" Heroes of Chernobyl Memorial non-tournament.
The second option isn't particularly sporting, but one's results can increase in spectacular fashion...unless you get caught. (See here and here for a few more details.)