Tactics
1. The Art of Protracted Stalling
When your opponent is too strong, just stall. Really, really stall. Make them think you've given up and they'll be too distracted to actually attack. More advanced stalling techniques here
2. Fake It Till You Make It (or Fake It Till You Break It)
Convince your opponent that you're more skilled than you are. They'll either back down or underestimate you, either way it's a win. Examples of faking it
3. Distract. Distract. Distract.
Distract your opponent with an endless stream of useless information. Make them question their own sanity. How to distract your opponent with ease