Can't break 1500

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satvichit2

I used to be an intuitively good player, Even as a 1450-rated player online, I was able to beat a 1900 and draw a 2300 OTB. I was increasing my rating at a rapid rate, and I stopped at 1500. I took a break from chess for about 7-8 months, I stopped going to chess club and logged out of my chess.com account, then came back. Suddenly, I'm no longer as good anymore. I'm struggling to beat people my rating. When I sit down and focus I can consistently score 85% and above in accuracy and can beat 1500s quite easily. But then I play a few games too much, get drained, and lose a bunch of ratings. I don't care about rating and elo as much, but it's still annoying when I do decently well for a few games and lose 5 in a row. I easily get drained from chess and rapidly fluctuate my rating up and down. The truth is I'm not an amazing player. I used to be much better, but now I started practicing new hobbies and chess started slipping from me.

TipsyTrickster

You draw an FM as a 1500 rated online player? Was he drunk? surprise.png

But yeah rating fluctuations are pretty normal, and getting a lucky win against an opponent of higher level does not mean you are at that level

ChessMasteryOfficial

Consider seeking feedback from stronger players or coaches to identify areas for improvement.

tygxc

@1

"I'm no longer as good anymore." ++ It is normal, you get slower and need more time.

"I play a few games too much" ++ Whenever youy lose a game, stop playing and analyse it first.