I got through January with no binges in rapid (10 minute), but February started with bad habits. After the better part of three days without internet, I played 19 rapid games yesterday with 12 wins and 7 losses. One of the losses was to a 1200 and my rating fell to 1834 after starting the day at 1877.
Today, so far, I've played 13 rapid games with 10 wins, one draw, and a single loss (that player now has a closed account). I was on the cusp of a second loss when my 2190 rated opponent moved into a mate in one. My rating is back up to 1887.
I got through January with no binges in rapid (10 minute), but February started with bad habits. After the better part of three days without internet, I played 19 rapid games yesterday with 12 wins and 7 losses. One of the losses was to a 1200 and my rating fell to 1834 after starting the day at 1877.
Today, so far, I've played 13 rapid games with 10 wins, one draw, and a single loss (that player now has a closed account). I was on the cusp of a second loss when my 2190 rated opponent moved into a mate in one. My rating is back up to 1887.
Maybe now I can get back to my studies.