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Avatar of jakebristol

Hi, I'm having a very confusing period, over the last year I have been getting slowly better and better, a very slow.. but consistent improvement... however I have just totally forgot how to play chess, I can't explain it but I've dropped like nearly 500 in ranking from 1350 ish down to 1100. 

I have no clue how I could have totally forgot how to play chess, but I suddenly feel like everyone I play is a legit genius, and am getting destroyed by players I used to beat so easily.

Anyone else experienced this? So frustrated as chess was a big part of my life over the last year and something I really enjoyed so it's quite sad to think I've lost it to such a harsh degree.

Avatar of AndyW515
I have. I’m just learning too. My friend said chess growth happens in plateau and peaks. He said keep playing but when you move ask “Why am I making this move?” Sounds simple but it helped me. I’m just closing in on 1100 and excited to keep learning and growing. Stay at it!
Avatar of Woollysock
Good work guy’s ! ........keep up the good work ! ✌️😎