what happened to u in the first game, is what happens to me frequently.
at some point in the game i make an a bad exchange, and end up down a valuable piece.
for example in your first game, early move 6.e4...dxe4, 7.Bxe4...Bxe4, 8.Re1...(here u had no way of taking back a piece. u could only threaten the black bishop on e4, thus u are now playing minus one bishop.)
i also need to improve on this.
a humble opinion.
In the first game your major blunder was 19. Bxh6. It set up the checkmate. Better was 19 Rxe7+. Possible continuation being 19...Kf8 20 Bxh6+ Bg7 21 Rd1 Qxa2 22 Qe5 Bxh6 23 Qf6+ Qf7 24 Qxf7#.
The key in that game was to combine attacks with checks to keep you opponent from finishing the game. You had a winning position until Bxh6.
Apart from the blunders in the first game, my advice to you is to look up opening theory.
Move 32 in the second and you didn't take the pawn. If you'd gone in for the exchange you would have been up a rook to his knight and a whole lot of pawns to promote if need be. You almost had it!
Apart from the blunders in the first game, my advice to you is to look up opening theory.
Not so much of Opening Theory, You need to learn Opening Principle
There ar articals in the beginner forum.
you need to study some chess literature or work with a program like chessmaster.
Yeah, get chessmaster and do all the tutorials from start to end.
Don't be discouraged, you lost against a much higher rated opponent.
At your level, your focus should be to improve tactics. You can best do this simply by playing as many games as possible, especially starting e4 e5. Forget playing the Queen's Pawn until you are stronger. Yes, the tutorials in CM are very good; you can also go through a book like Horowitz's Chess for Beginners, which has extensive sections on endings, middlegames, and opening principles.
I love to lose because every time I lose I know exactly what NOT to do the next time. Learn from your losses! I came to the conclusion (In my Opinion) that chess is based on deep calculation and understanding of the position. I suck at openings and endgames in knowledge because I have been playing chess for only one and a half years, but If I calculate deeply I can overcome anything and so can u! Everyone should find their own path in chess.
In each of your games, you got speared in the end because you did not pause to ask yourself "What is my opponent's threat?" in the critical moments. Either that or you underestimated them.
I agree, you need to definitely need to work on beginning theory.
Mostly, though, you need to realize that, as in most things, you learn chess as a science and apply it as an art. You will improve with diligence and PRACTICE. A few books / articles / and perhaps some friends with experience can help you see and recognize opportunities.
With time you'll learn to create opportunities.
And stay away from sharks! It's good to learn from losses, but let's face it- nobody likes to lose all the time! Try to find players more on your level (probably your rating +/- 100), and enjoy the game as you progress.
My advice to you is that you don't take any of my advice.
d4 as an opening may be too advanced for you.
...and I have no idea why!