How can I get better at chess? My elo is only showing about 100 and I REALLY need tips. Also,

BirbTheGreatBirb · 2025-10-21T16:44:27-07:00

On my tablet, I use this exact same account and it shows I have an elo of over 500. But on my laptop, it is showing as 122. Is that normal?

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whatisenpassant1

Oct 24, 2025

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BirbTheGreatBirb wrote:

whatisenpassant1 wrote:

One thing I'll say, it's much harder to spot your own blunders than your opponent's blunders. As your rating is under 200 in rapid your opponent will make SEVERAL blunders. Just work on spotting their blunders and don't stress out about spotting your own blunders (chances are your opponents won't notice it anyways) and you'll be on the track to improve.

Of course, you shouldn't give on checking your own blunders, but don't be so worried about them for now.

Basically everything else ppl have already said, opening principles, basic endgames (ladder mate, backrank mate, king + queen vs king), etc.

ty : )

welcome, i actually haven't tried this but it just made logical sense