I think only you can answer your first question, as I believe we all react differently. As for your second comment, I think most chess games are won because of some form of error on the opponent's part. Not necessarily a blunder, or even a mistake, but a series of weaker moves resulting in a deteriorating position that eventually loses.
I think playing the computer at a higher level and then analysis afterwards can help. And maybe that's why you're winning live chess?
when u play against computer, the engine just only try to find ur weakness but if u play live against human, they tend to invite ur weaknesses. as example, the opponent may try to look weak positional, instead they will use tactical to counter attack once u try to attack, and save other pieces to use combination to checkmate u later. u will understand if u meet stronger opponent in high level
Other than the occasional chess.com live game, I play almost exclusively on the computer/iPhone. My question is this: Can too much playing against the computer make you lazy?
If you play at a level that is challenging to you and you make an effort to win then i don't see why playing against a computer should make you more or less lazy compared to playing humans.
Conversely, when I play live chess at my level, my wins are usually the result of my opponent's blunder and not anything brilliant on my part.
Interested in other's thoughts on this.
This is how beginner level games are determined. The one who makes the last blunder loses. Initial improvement comes from learning how to avoid losing. Learning how to win is a different story.
Other than the occasional chess.com live game, I play almost exclusively on the computer/iPhone. My question is this: Can too much playing against the computer make you lazy?
Conversely, when I play live chess at my level, my wins are usually the result of my opponent's blunder and not anything brilliant on my part.
Interested in other's thoughts on this.