Advice on how *NOT* to get nervous?

Yeah lol wait till the morning

Maybe do a casual game before to warmup

I sure will!

Espresso ☕💪👍 = rating ↗

Be nervous just eat while you play, trust

Don't be scared of the stakes be motivated by steaks

Don't think this is the right place for that ...

yes we need someone who is above 2400

Nah anyone can learn how to manage stress you don't want hangrypeicechomper to get involved

I lost seven in a row this week too - just had my first win. It all, for me at least, is attitude and environment; whether I'm happy/excited or whether I'm ... not. If Ratings matter to you (I won't debate whether they should), then only play when your environment and self are UP for it.

And analyze your games afterwards. EVERYONE hits these bumps ... just trust the process and when you are DUE and have EARNED IT then you will move up.

@yedidabasallagmailcom actually I just looked and, before it ended, I had lost TEN in a row. Luckily losses are more valuable to me than wins!

Challenge a random 2000 and get your rating goal 😆

im kinda nervous cuz im a 800 and i dont wanna lose it and go under

already went under twice i think but came back up 😀

Hey don't feel bad ... I know some 1700's that won't play rated and risk their current new 'high rate'. When ratings are treated so highly, people begin to protect their numbers. Really you would have more fun if you just didn't look at numbers (and hid OPs number) and just focus on loving the game and then do your own analysis afterwards (something I've not yet figured out to my satisfaction).

Deep breaths, trust when you've truly EARNED the Rating, it will come and, although still go up and down sometimes, will continue to increase for you. I wish you the best, dragon. :-)

My faviourite way to get rating is to change my rating range so that I only play higher rated players

quit chess. it will kill you!