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SilverSixsix

Sep 2, 2023

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#21

One of the things that you can do is play longer games as suggested by others. A daily game will give you loads of time to think. There is also the analysis mode which is incredibly helpful when there is tension between multiple pieces. It's easy to get mixed up, and I frequently use it to help me calculate several moves ahead.

Most elite players can see several moves ahead and auto calculate, Hikaru is like take,take,takes then takes and takes, I'm winning. Add in check tactics, pins and even a 4 piece tension has multiple combinations. There is a right combination, and also the correct order, and puzzles help to highlight these.

Hope this helps.

Nachos421

Sep 2, 2023

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#22

Cake_Ninja_reborn wrote:

I'm losing. A LOT. I can't take this anymore. Even if I'm in a winning position, I still manage to lose. I've dropped a 100 ELO through this week. I went from 1296 to 1196. I cried. I cried a lot. I almost had a mental breakdown. Nothing helps. I thought chess was supposed to be a fun, challenging game. Now I just can't enjoy it anymore after having a 15 game losing streak. I'm planning on quitting. All of my classmates have already done it, and I'm the only one who still cares about this game. I don't think it will last long if I keep up losing. I analyze my games, do puzzles but still, nothing helps. I have a diamond membership for this game, so I'd consider it a waste of money by far. Please. I'm not going to do this if it's harming my mental health. Just...please. Help me

If you like chess then you can be playing as much as you want, but if it is harming your mental health, you can always take a break. Chess is not made for everyone. Even if you play only 2 games a week, you are still a chess player. Even I lose a lot, but for me chess is a hobby. Sorry if this does not make sense. 😊

Yahyaaaa4

Sep 2, 2023

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#23

premium membership doesnt make sense
chess rage happens and rating doesnt really mean anything

Reaskali

Sep 2, 2023

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#24

Yahyaaaa4 wrote:

premium membership doesnt make sense
chess rage happens and rating doesnt really mean anything

Only to some people. Some people play competitively.

EricJackson2308

Sep 2, 2023

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#25

Don’t worry!!!!

cashton79

Sep 2, 2023

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#26

Play against me. You’ll soon feel better!

sbu2005

Sep 2, 2023

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#27

Chess is art ,whether you lose or not ,be proud ,you still have a long way to go

IdkWhatIDoHerelel

Sep 2, 2023

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#28

Yahyaaaa4 wrote:

premium membership doesnt make sense
chess rage happens and rating doesnt really mean anything

exactly

CagnusMarlsen2010

Sep 2, 2023

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#29

That happened to me on Lichess. My rating fall from 2250 to 2020 in one week. I was crying, want to quit chess, but then I moved to chesscom and now everything is fine

Hoffmann713

Sep 2, 2023

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#30

Cake_Ninja_reborn ha scritto:

I've dropped a 100 ELO through this week. I went from 1296 to 1196. I cried. I cried a lot. I almost had a mental breakdown. (...) Help me

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If is true that you have these reactions, think about it for a moment. Rationally. What the heck does it mean to have lost 100 points ? From 1296 to 1196 ??? What tragedy is this terrible loss ? Are you a FIDE Master who has lost the opportunity to become an International Master ? Or did you think you'd become world champion in just a couple of years ?

If you really want to ask for help, the only serious suggestion from me to a boy your age ( you go to school, right ? ) is this : worry about studying, playing sports, going out with friends. These are the important things. Chess comes after all this. Practice chess with serenity, and keep in mind that it will be just a game until you become at least a master. If you can accomplish something important, great ; if you can't, just have fun with it ; otherwise, put chess aside. That way it gives you nothing.

CagnusMarlsen2010

Sep 2, 2023

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#31

Hoffmann713 wrote:

Cake_Ninja_reborn ha scritto:

I've dropped a 100 ELO through this week. I went from 1296 to 1196. I cried. I cried a lot. I almost had a mental breakdown. (...) Help me

.

If is true that you have these reactions, think about it for a moment. Rationally. What the heck does it mean to have lost 100 points ? From 1296 to 1196 ??? What tragedy is this terrible loss ? Are you a FIDE Master who has lost the opportunity to become an International Master ? Or did you think you'd become world champion in just a couple of years ?

If you really want to ask for help, the only serious suggestion from me to a boy your age ( you go to school, right ? ) is this : worry about studying, playing sports, going out with friends. These are the important things. Chess comes after all this. Practice chess with serenity, and keep in mind that it will be just a game until you become at least a master. If you can accomplish something important, great ; if you can't, just have fun with it ; otherwise, put chess aside. That way it gives you nothing.

The most I AM worried about is chess. I want to become master, i train a lot, my coaches say that i am improving a lot, so for me chess is on top

darlihysa

Sep 2, 2023

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#32

Try one very slowly game lets say 2 hours game length at home. After a month you will be better for sure

Reaskali

Sep 2, 2023

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#33

darlihysa wrote:

Try one very slowly game lets say 2 hours game length at home. After a month you will be better for sure

...

Reaskali

Sep 2, 2023

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#34

I don't know about that.

Shaikidow

Sep 2, 2023

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#35

BACKYARDPABLO wrote:

Play longer games, like 15/10 or even better, 30:00. This will allow you to take your time and truly see what’s going on in a position. Then, analyze those games without an engine before hitting the Game Review button.

Serious question: are the suggested time controls really long enough to cultivate proper thinking? I'm asking because 10+5 technically still falls under rapid, but I've been finding it way too quick lately. Just today, I got a slightly better position which I couldn't convert because it was a Q vs. R+B endgame with some pawns, and I couldn't figure it quickly enough, so I blundered in time trouble and lost a pawn endgame in the end.

ShortKingDiogo

Sep 2, 2023

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#36

Give a walk and take a brake from chess I fall of 800 to 400 elo

Clockwork_Nemesis

Sep 2, 2023

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#37

Chess is not like The Queens Gambit where you can just get good at it overnight and beat everyone in a tournament. You have to lose a bunch of times to get the experience you need to win. The best way to learn is to lose. I’ve been playing chess for way too long and have lost way too many times, and that is the reality for most people. It’s okay to take a break, or just do puzzles. Play new openings, change your board theme, study different areas or use different resources. Eventually your hard work will show.

PabloBriuzis

Sep 2, 2023

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#38

Take a break

JokerPrank

Sep 2, 2023

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#39

Just play some bots and see if that helps.

Doubletak3

Sep 2, 2023

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#40

Cake_Ninja_reborn wrote:

I'm losing. A LOT. I can't take this anymore. Even if I'm in a winning position, I still manage to lose. I've dropped a 100 ELO through this week. I went from 1296 to 1196. I cried. I cried a lot. I almost had a mental breakdown. Nothing helps. I thought chess was supposed to be a fun, challenging game. Now I just can't enjoy it anymore after having a 15 game losing streak. I'm planning on quitting. All of my classmates have already done it, and I'm the only one who still cares about this game. I don't think it will last long if I keep up losing. I analyze my games, do puzzles but still, nothing helps. I have a diamond membership for this game, so I'd consider it a waste of money by far. Please. I'm not going to do this if it's harming my mental health. Just...please. Help me

The difference between you and a grandmaster is the grandmaster has lost more games than you. Deep breaths and keep your head up and take breaks if you need to. We are glad you are here.

-DT