Can't retain my skill

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CatLuvar

This happens pretty regularly, I'll briefly improve after maybe learning a tactic, then after about 3 games I just lose all my skill. I've tried lessons, books, and I play daily (usually about 6 games a day, IRL and online) but I just keep getting worse at the game.

Skelabra19

Hey, I just looked at your games, and the first thing that I noticed is that you play very fast. Maybe slowing down a bit and double-checking a move before you play it could help? Have you heard of the check, capture, attack method where each time it's your move you ask yourself these 3 questions:

1. Can I deliver a useful check?

2. Is there a piece I can capture?

3. Can I attack something?

Going through the questions might help you consider moves that you would have otherwise missed.

That your form varies and you have better and worse games is normal. Since you are playing around 6 games every day, another thing you could try is taking a break for 1-3 days and coming back with renewed energy.

CatLuvar

I'm trying to reply to you and I don't really know how to use the forums, so I'm not sure if I'm doing it right.

Thank you so much!!!! I was so scared that I would just receive a bunch of garbage answers, so it's nice seeing actual advice!! I'll take this into account when I play.

borovicka75
#2 is only halfway right. The second half of the same importance is:
1.can OPPONENT deliver a usefull check?
2.is there a piece OPPONENT can capture?
3.can OPPONENT attack something?