Losing Streak

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This is truly depressing. I was an almost decent player 2 weeks ago and now I have lost almost 20? maybe 30 games in a row with 1 or 2 lucky wins. This upsets me so much..it makes me just quit this game. Can someone please review my games and help me out.

Thanks

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Broken record time again...

You're a beginner playing nothing but speed chess.  The reason youre losing and have inconsistent results should be obvious.

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Try this: After you lose a game, check the analysis. That will help you pin-point your first major error in the game. Now, firstly, understand, with the help of the engine, why this move of yours was a mistake. Next, question yourself, "Why did I play this move?" or "What did I have in mind while playing this move?" That might help you avoid similar mistakes in the future. Lastly, look for the best move in that position, and take the help of the engine if required for the same. 
This isn't the only way to improve your game, but just one of the best ways to work on your game.
Other things you might want to try are getting yourself familiar with a few openings, doing 5 tactics daily on chess.com (or you may use chesstempo, one of the best free sites for tactics), and maybe just practicing or analyzing endgames. 

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K-1278 wrote:

Try this: After you lose a game, check the analysis. That will help you pin-point your first major error in the game. Now, firstly, understand, with the help of the engine, why this move of yours was a mistake. Next, question yourself, "Why did I play this move?" or "What did I have in mind while playing this move?" That might help you avoid similar mistakes in the future. Lastly, look for the best move in that position, and take the help of the engine if required for the same. 
This isn't the only way to improve your game, but just one of the best ways to work on your game.
Other things you might want to try are getting yourself familiar with a few openings, doing 5 tactics daily on chess.com (or you may use chesstempo, one of the best free sites for tactics), and maybe just practicing or analyzing endgames. 

Thanks man...ill try all this.