A proper thinking process is important, getting in the habit of checking for threats, captures, checks, every move, thinking about not only what you want to do/can do but what your opponent wants to do and can do in response. But the reality is that *everyone* blunders a lot at your level. Its normal.
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13. Nd6+?? is a very big blunder. 13...Bxd6 14. Qd4 Bxe5 15. Qd7+ Kf8 and Black wins. Black has lost the right to castle, but is quite safe and keeps the extra piece.
22. Kb1 Nxg1 23. Nxa8 is White's best try.
jnicholes wrote:
What was you blunder?
Hello,
So, this is a real life game I was playing with a friend of mine. I was doing pretty good so far, in both his opinion and mine. Then, I made a blunder. It happens to me a lot, mainly because I have ADHD, and it is hard to focus and control excitement sometimes.
I need to find a way to get my ADHD under control, so I can play better. It does impact how I play, so its something I need to overcome.
Well, at least I learned something about myself, got some chess practice, and it was fun even though I lost!
Jared
Thanks for the advice so far. I appreciate it. You guys all right, I need to get down a proper thinking process.
I thought I made it clear what my blunder was in the game that I posted. If you didn't get it, then near the end, I blundered my Bishop, then I blundered my rook. As one guy earlier pointed out, I blundered my knight also.
Again, thanks for the help. Now I just need to get a proper thought process.
Jared
Typically, the very first objective of the game at your level is to not hang pieces in a very obvious manner.
The second is basic development of pieces. Development of the White queen on move 7 seems a little too early. Remember that while you have your own set of plans, so does your opponent, so unless you are certain that your attack brings you an immediate win, development of other pieces should take precedence.
The third is loss of pieces by a tactical oversight or a success of your opponent's tactics. 13. Nd6+ is not an obvious blunder of piece, but more of a tactical issue, based on the idea that the White queen remains attacked by the Black knight at the end. You can train up on some basic tactics here.
Usually when I plan out my moves, I try and achieve many objectives at one go. For example, a knight move is not just aimed at attacking a queen directly, but also control other important squares to which the knight may next proceed to.
@eric0022, thanks for the advice. It is true I still have a lot to work on, and I'm still a beginner. Thanks so much for the advice! I appreciate it.
The next game I have with him, I will post it. I'll try to take your advice in that game, and I'll see if I've made any improvements.
Jared
Hello,
So, this is a real life game I was playing with a friend of mine. I was doing pretty good so far, in both his opinion and mine. Then, I made a blunder. It happens to me a lot, mainly because I have ADHD, and it is hard to focus and control excitement sometimes.
I need to find a way to get my ADHD under control, so I can play better. It does impact how I play, so its something I need to overcome.
Well, at least I learned something about myself, got some chess practice, and it was fun even though I lost!
Jared