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There must be some very basic principles that I am not following that keeps me at 950. I guess Im most currious at the equilibrium of it all. I have settled at 950 in my 10 minute games. I dont get better but I dont get worse. Im playing 950 chess. What do I need to do to play 1100 chess?
For example, here is a basic rule similar to what Im talking about. Everytime my opponent captures a piece I should capture one back. Seems simplistic but it guarantees even pieces entering the end game. So never put yourself in a position where you cant capture back either immediately or near immediately. Are there other rules of thumb that might help?
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DON'T GIVE UP. It's normal to get stuck at a plateau around some rating level and then feel like you suck at chess and that you're a loser, etc. But just STICK WITH IT and it'll stick with you - one of the most important things I've learned from chess. Study chess books or do whatever you have to do to get better. It might take time. A lot of time. But you'll get there if you don't give up. :)
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Im stuck at a rating of about 950 and I cant seem to escape. I study tactics, my particular opening and nothing seems to work. There must be something that keeps me here. Why not 1100? Why not 1050? Why 950?
Any suggestions?
tex