2000 at last!!

Third time's the charm when it comes to games to get over the 2000 mark, the first two times losing on the final match. It always felt like any time I was on a hot streak, I'd hit a cold streak right after and it always felt like I was playing like a 2300 or a 1500 depending on the day and even though this isn't my main game (that would be bridge - don't laugh) this was frustrating.

I've always played chess with the mindset that it's a game and the purpose of games is to have fun. This meant that I hated games that featured Snorlax openings (I'll leave that to your imagination). While I had purchased courses in the past, and watching a lot of chess videos I was never good at remembering openings and have never read a chess book (short of skimming a few pages in my school days 20 years ago), nor had I received any coaching. I'm 36 now, so for anyone who thinks they've blown it by not being a child protégé , don't let that stop you. 

Still, reaching 2000 feels like a massive weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I don't think I'm realistically going to get much higher without playing OTB and/or getting coaching. That won't stop me from trying however.

Great job! I really like your mindset too.