How to increase my rating.

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zann-hern

I have been stuck at the 400-500 rating for bullet, blitz and rapid. When I get higher than that I will start dropping again, sometimes even lower than normal. Can somebody tell me the strategy to increase my rating.

AK47_reigns

https://www.chess.com/blog/TheMonkPlayingChess/the-first-step

this has worked for many players you can also try , do let me know if u see improvement

zann-hern

Thanks! I will try it.

ThinkSquareChessAcademies

@zann-hern

A few quick tips that can help:

Play slower games (like 30|0 or 15|10) so you actually have time to think.

Focus on basic tactics (pins, forks, skewers) — solving 5-10 puzzles a day consistently is more powerful than cramming.

Don't memorize openings, just understand basic opening principles: control the center, develop pieces, and castle early.

After each game, review your blunders instead of just jumping into the next one. Fixing a few big mistakes makes a huge difference fast.

If you are serious about speeding up your progress, I also offer 1-on-1 beginner coaching and structured study plans tailored for players under 1000. I have sent you a PM — happy to help you hit that milestone! 🎯

Good luck, you've got this!