How do you deal with losing a lot?
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I have been losing a lot lately than before, and whenever I have a drop in rating points it really makes me lose motivation. What should I do when this happens?
Nov 18, 2021
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randomusernameok wrote:
I have been losing a lot lately than before, and whenever I have a drop in rating points it really makes me lose motivation. What should I do when this happens?
Your rating has risen hundreds of points this year .
You now have dropped 45 points from your peak. 45 points is nothing to worry about. Some people slide by 200+ points.
It still makes me feel like I'm getting worse, but thanks for the response
justbefair wrote:
randomusernameok wrote:
I have been losing a lot lately than before, and whenever I have a drop in rating points it really makes me lose motivation. What should I do when this happens?
Your rating has risen hundreds of points this year .
You now have dropped 45 points from your peak. 45 points is nothing to worry about. Some people slide by 200+ points.
Yes. That's right.
There is nothing to worry about.
Nov 19, 2021
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randomusernameok wrote:
I have been losing a lot lately than before, and whenever I have a drop in rating points it really makes me lose motivation. What should I do when this happens?
Just play rapid and take your time on moves. Consider making a lichess.org account for free puzzles if you don't want to buy a membership.
ShuckleSquad13 wrote:
randomusernameok wrote:
I have been losing a lot lately than before, and whenever I have a drop in rating points it really makes me lose motivation. What should I do when this happens?
Just play rapid and take your time on moves. Consider making a lichess.org account for free puzzles if you don't want to buy a membership.
The good advice about lichess.
There are not many puzzles for free over here.
Only 5 or 6.
Nov 19, 2021
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korotky_trinity wrote:
ShuckleSquad13 wrote:
randomusernameok wrote:
I have been losing a lot lately than before, and whenever I have a drop in rating points it really makes me lose motivation. What should I do when this happens?
Just play rapid and take your time on moves. Consider making a lichess.org account for free puzzles if you don't want to buy a membership.
The good advice about lichess.
There are not many puzzles for free over here.
Only 5 or 6.
Yeah... I got premium membership for analysis.
Nov 19, 2021
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#8
I would say move slower, I was loosing a lot and kept using my emotions to play but that was anger. After I slowed down I started to get back on a winning streak
I take a hot bath.
Nov 19, 2021
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#10
I bang my head against the wall and then get another beer and play again.
Maybe that is what I am doing wrong?
I can’t say what I do when I lose a lot because this forum has rules that frown upon certain methods of relaxations.
Nov 19, 2021
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#13
Hi! My name is Lauren Goodkind and I’m a respected chess coach and chess YouTuber based in California:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP5SPSG_sWSYPjqJYMNwL_Q
Sorry to hear that you have been loosing a lot. Treat each loss as a learning experience. Go over the game and figure out what mistakes you did. And then try to not repeat those mistakes again.
Yeah I just starting out a few
Months ago
Sometimes you are just unlucky and play against strong players. just focus on improving your skill and the wins will come back.
Sleep until I’m hungry