Beginner stages

Even though I'm a "geriatric snob" as one poster put it, I am technically a beginner, having just started playing a few months ago. Nevertheless, I have, I believe, graduated from one beginner stage into another.
For months, I would consistently lose by making obvious blunders. It was very frustrating and I worked hard at reducing both the frequency and the severity of my blunders. 

I can now say proudly that I no longer lose consistently my making blunders. I now lose consistently by being outplayed, and it's much more fun. 

I saw two blunders that lost on the spot by two different GMs at the US Chess Championships so it’s okay to make blunders and mistakes.

Their "blunders" would be my ! moves. 

Nice

That's the spirit!

good for you you have the right attitude to get ahead at this game  good luck to you

I wish I had your attitude about it. One or two losses is bad enough but when I get tilted I come undone. I've experienced several losing streaks recently that have kept me between 1200 and 1300. There is definitely a difference in the level of difficulty from previous rating levels. But I figure if I'm learning from my losses then I will eventually progress with the knowledge gains. 

Again, I admire your attitude regarding being outplayed. Good luck and have fun! 🤜🤛

I'm touched by the comments and well wishes.

One was Sam blundering a drawn game against Hans.

Second one was an opening trap in the Petroff where one loses a minor piece.

Third was the last game to decide the Woman’s US Chess Champion where Jennifer blundered a bishop for free and Irina gave the game back by playing g4 weakening her king and opening the door for counter play.

I did a game analysis for a friend today between two 2000 players and both blundered twice.

I get it when people say do “blunder checks” or don’t hang a pawn or minor piece for free or stay disciplined but humans are imperfect and people should accept that fact.

Relax, play and have fun.

Hhhhhmmmm