Nice game btw…
I would suggest playing longer time formats (10-15 min), as you can look for blunders without losing on time, Reading a chess book is (in my opinion) nearly as good as getting a coach and it is generally cheaper. The only difference between bots and humans is that bots make more subtle threats. I you carefully check the board each move, you should gain rating very quickly.
Ok so - I just beat Nelly the latest Discord bot on the second go. She/he is rated 1700. I am not ! Here's my game - I took a while to find a checkmate I know and there's a ridiculous checkmate I didn't find early on (that's my level, shoot me).
But my point is this ... I can play this bot and beat it, but my Rapid game vs. humans hovers between 475 and 525 ... I just make so many blunders. Does anyone have any tips to actually go up in terms of level vs. humans ? The discrepancy seems ridiculously huge between the two.
Should I get a coach ? I really want to improve my game but feel something is really missing !
Many thanks to anyone that reads and wish you all a great end to your week !
Best,
Francis.
PS. Here's my game vs. Nelly