Chess is a game where people keep playing it because they think they're good or getting better at it. Then when a player loses a few in a row they think perhaps they should quitt. But most players start a new day and they might win five in a row. I think my record is ten in row with equal players. A winning streak is just around the corner. A player might sink a bit low but a few wins help.
Anger is RUINING my Chess [Please Help]
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Feb 9, 2019
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#103
ghost_of_pushwood wrote:
I am only just now getting the knack of Wifi bowling.
I often do not have any idea what you are talking about.
Feb 9, 2019
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#104
Stupid is a harsh word but I do think this is an issue (the sound/theme) uniquely present in internet/computer chess. Interested to know how much OTB TJ has played.
Feb 9, 2019
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#106
That's wild. Would like some more details from that story. You had me at "echoing crescendo". Or before.
Angry players are dangerous. I was once angered because my opponent would not move for 30 minutes on move 5 of a tourney(OTB of course) and i decided to combat this by taking a nap.
Then he made a fatal blunder, tapping me and said your move.
You made me wait 40 minutes and you're rushing me?
I just thought how to make him pay!
Next thing I know my vision was perfect and I ended the game 6 moves later.
Channel your engery towards your desired outcome and you'll be fine.
Also laughing helps,
https://www.twitch.tv/videos/377370345
Feb 13, 2019
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#108
Fixedthx wrote:
Chess Fury Extended to OTB
Not limiting his raging anger to online virtual fake chess, today the Pakistani master chessgm003 was seen at the fide organized Pakistani cup complely red faced with bulging neck veins dramatcally overturning his board, sending all of the House of Staunton pieces flying all over the floor in a horrible and echoing crescendo that left agape mouths of spectators and contestants alike. "I wasn't expecting to bogo," screamed the irate player after he abruptly quit after the surprising ...2. Bb4+." Indeed, it was the calm verbalized "check", said the enraged player, that sent him into a tizzy. Normally able to maintain his composure until the middlegame, today the easily triggered chessgm003, said part of it was having not eaten anything. An unnamed housemaid of the hotel said his room was a mess and that after looking out the broken window to the sidewalk below, there the hotel staff found a television with a wifi controller smashed into the screen. A bowling cartridge was also found. "I knew something was bothering him when he first sat to play," said his opponent during the postmortem after his two move brilliancy. "Since I brought two bananas to the game, I offered one to him. Suddenly, he yells "hulk smash," and drops a fist on it, splattering nanagoo all over my new dreuke mahogany board." Sources at press time report the inconsolable Pakistani was ripping up the pairing sheet, mumbling "extra black? here his what you can do with your extra black."
That is bad.
I am so serious that when I lose, I send an F$&@ you in the chat.
then try working on winning games while not being angry
Jun 2, 2020
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#111
I have the same problem: I get extremly nervous and angry when I start losing.
Jun 2, 2020
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#112
@Wazir20 You perform better when angry? You need to remain calm and concentrated in order to play at your best in chess. Being angry and playing better because of that just doesn't seem possible to me.
Take a break for a while & don't even think of chess if u can. Then, after whatever time feels comfortable to u (maybe a week, a month?) start studying a chess book. Maybe endings or middlegame planning, not openings. Then after u finish it ur gonna be quite excited to play & try to use ur new knowledge. But play slower games so u have time to think, plan, etc. Ur anger will have melted away & you'll be even stronger as a player.
Jun 3, 2020
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#115
Anger's energizing. Depression's enervating. Each one is helpful, when we happen to feel them in the "right" amounts in certain situations.
Feeling "a little bit down" (depressed) can help us stop and rest, when we need to take a break from some futile activity, and recharge our batteries and/or look for something better to do. A little surge of anger can help us overcome inertia, so we can move from a low energy state (often depression) to some more promising activity.
But a Whole Lot of either feeling? ...... well, you can fill in the blanks there.
Jun 3, 2020
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#117
Controlling your anger in chess is incredibly important. There are a couple things I can suggest from my own experience.
1) If the game is totally out of control (i.e. you're down a rook and queen and have no chances), then just resign the game. Playing on will only worsen your mood and make you play worse in future games.
2) If you make a less severe blunder (that of a pawn, couple pawns, or piece), understand that there is nothing you can do about it now and go all out. This means throw your pieces into an attack against your opponent's king and try to make the game a messy, tactical one. This will give you the best chances.
I have some more helpful chess tips on my channel. Link in bio.
Jun 3, 2020
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#118
Sure, gdzen. Do you like chocolate chip cookies? Me, too. Maybe you could bake me some. 😋
Jun 3, 2020
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#120
motherinlaw wrote:
Anger's energizing. Depression's enervating. Each one is helpful, when we happen to feel them in the "right" amounts in certain situations.
Feeling "a little bit down" (depressed) can help us stop and rest, when we need to take a break from some futile activity, and recharge our batteries and/or look for something better to do. A little surge of anger can help us overcome inertia, so we can move from a low energy state (often depression) to some more promising activity.
But a Whole Lot of either feeling? ...... well, you can fill in the blanks there.
Good post.
How many of us have had coaches scream at us "Get mad, dangit!!"
But in chess, it is important that you get mad at yourself when you lose. Not your opponent.
And use that, to force yourself to work harder in the future.
I improved a little after watching a GM playing. He stood very calm after losing a game, and I was very surprised and pleased to see this.
Another thing I like to do is to train after losing one or two games. I go to Chessable and do my things. This is more helpful than to begin to play another game with a negative attitude.