How do you deal with losing a lot?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Right there with you.
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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
I just cry myself to sleep 
Sometimes you are just unlucky and play against strong players. just focus on improving your skill and the wins will come back.
Stop playing, and start playing when I can concentrate better
Sleep until I’m hungry