How to handle Ups and Downs in chess?
Ups & downs
We've all been there.
The rating goes up and then decreases.
I'd say this is normal. There's no such thing as a perpetual winning streak.
What is not normal is having a big gap between your lowest and highest ratings.
If you usually drop more than 100 points, you should pay attention to that.
A bulletproof chess player is very aware of this.
Having good performance is not only about having good technique.
You also must pay attention to your emotional state, energy and focus.
If you are losing 100 a day, you should stop. And think about the external things that are making you play badly.
Are you tired after a long office day? Too many distractions at home? Did you get into an argument?
If you are not in an environment where you can fully concentrate, don't play rated games.
Play unrated or do something else like reading my blog 
or studying chess.
With my students, I have a golden rule; If you lose three games in a row, you stop there and do something else like studying chess or something different.
Sometimes your poor performance is just body and mind telling you they need a break or a walk outside.
Knowing this makes a huge difference in your journey. If you learn when to stop, you will be free from the outcome and enjoy your journey better.
By the way, This week, my coaching program started. It's an 8-week program designed to help you increase your rating in record time and give you all the tools to become a bulletproof chess player. This includes getting rid of these up-and-down scenarios.
So if you'd like to know more about how the coaching works, comment "bulletproof" in the comment section, and I will send you a message.
I hope this helps
See you on the winning side.
-Diego.
