why? one of the ways is to breathe in and out,..
I like that he wasn't trying to be some stoic Chess god. He made me think of kids when they're focused into something that's special to them and the unexpected happens; their plans turn different then expected, if it's a contest they might lose, but instead of lashing out at their opponent or the officals it's more involving when their emotions are expressed to the situation of the event and the desire to attain the goal.
Two words. Black coffee.
4. Play your game...
Back to #1 "A man with a plan is one to be reckon with".
As the philosopher, Mike Tyson, once opined, "Everyone has a plan, until they get hit."
4. Play your game.Your opponent wants to force you into checkmate, your opponent wants to force you to move. Your opponent wants to dictate the way that you play. Rebel !Rebel like a Rebel without a cause ! If you choose to resign that's o.k but always check to see if you can play on. If you resign from a game it should only be your choice but remember this, there was a guy who responded to the topic of resigning ; In his post he felt an inferior position on the board warranted a resignation of the game. I understand .What I didn't understand was this guy saying "i am not playing a game where i'm up two Queen", makes you wonder if this guy would resign from a won game to his opponent from his opponent simply playing on.
In seriousness, the answer to playing well or not is a player's level of confidence. This is a game of streaks. Sometimes people play well when they have won a few in a row and gives them added confidence. Subsequently, when you lose a few games, MOST new players get rattled and flustered. My game rides on a roller coaster of peaks and valleys.
In seriousness, the answer to playing well or not is a player's level of confidence. This is a game of streaks. Sometimes people play well when they have won a few in a row and gives them added confidence. Subsequently, when you lose a few games, MOST new players get rattled and flustered. My game rides on a roller coaster of peaks and valleys.
What do you do to encourage consistency in your play ?
What advice works for me, is new players should play most of their games around their level, whether or not you believe it is lower than your ability. When you consistently beat opponents at or most importantly below your rating than you move up to newer opponents when your level rises. For instance, I see a lot of 13-1400 players with an average opponent rating in the high 15-1600's. That to me wouldn't help me get better.
Empiremaker, everyone has their own style, but that is what I do understand my own ability and get more comfortable in my game. It's comfortable for some, and others enjoy playing people far above their ratings to get better.
If you have 10 online games going, I would typically have 6 opponents around my rating, 2 games 100-200 pts below my rating, and 2 games 100-200 above my rating. That gives me a good indication if I'm improving or not.
What advice works for me, is new players should play most of their games around their level, whether or not you believe it is lower than your ability. When you consistently beat opponents at or most importantly below your rating than you move up to newer opponents when your level rises. For instance, I see a lot of 13-1400 players with an average opponent rating in the high 15-1600's. That to me wouldn't help me get better.
Empiremaker, everyone has their own style, but that is what I do understand my own ability and get more comfortable in my game. It's comfortable for some, and others enjoy playing people far above their ratings to get better.
If you have 10 online games going, I would typically have 6 opponents around my rating, 2 games 100-200 pts below my rating, and 2 games 100-200 above my rating. That gives me a good indication if I'm improving or not.
Your approach is well taken, I had observed that the average rating of my opponents was much lower than what I was comfortable with. I have a good amount of wins but it's important to be well challenged.
It seems your approach, judging by your profile, that we are similar in our approach. When you feel comfortable, slowly challenge yourself to people closer to your rating if that makes you feel more comfortable. Good luck empire.
Thank you my friend, I look forward to reading more of your commentary on chess.
Take a dump before your game, and try not to show up drunk.
Take a dump before your game, and try not to show up drunk.
That's two ways eight more to go
If you like coffee, bring coffee.
Wear comfortable clothes OR a nice suit (pretend you're a grandmaster and chess is a VERY SERIOUS BUSINESS)
Pop some ritalin
Eat a fish
lol I have no good experience when mix chess with alcool! I respect who can do it abihome21!
If you like coffee, bring coffee.
Wear comfortable clothes OR a nice suit (pretend you're a grandmaster and chess is a VERY SERIOUS BUSINESS)
Pop some ritalin
Eat a fish
ritalin ?
Sure, for super-concentration drug induced mental superpowers.
Sure, for super-concentration drug induced mental superpowers.
Side effects ?
3. Draw from past experiences, draw from life experiences,draw from game experiences,draw from experience experiences.Whatever source that you can go to that helps you don't discount it. Chess might be presenting you an opportunity to practice a unique quality that only you have.