I think it's due to state of mind. It becomes apparent during the Game Reviews. When I just play each turn as it comes, I tend to assess the entire board each time, catching unexpected opportunities. But when I have a strategy in mind, I don't pay as much attention to the board, and I miss obvious risks and opportunities for stronger moves.
Lesson: Don't try to implement some strategy that you saw in a video. Reassess everything on every turn.
Improving Your Chess - Resources for Beginners and Beyond…
https://www.chess.com/blog/RussBell/improving-your-chess-resources-for-beginners-and-beyond
Thank you.
Learn exactly how to think in the opening, middlegame and endgame — this is what I teach.
Always blunder-check your moves.
Solve tactics in the right way.
Analyze your games.
Study games of strong players.
Learn how to be more psychologically resilient.
Work on your time management skills.
Get a coach if you can.
I don't understand how I am so inconsistent. One day I beat the Bot (1000) all day long. The next day I cannot buy a win against the same Bot. Is this normal? I don't understand.