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chapablanca2000
AnnaZafi wrote:


Sometimes, I ask myself questions but cant seem to figure out why my opponent did that, sometimes I do, but I ask the wrong questions

 

c. getting distracted by public warning systems, other peeps moving around, unnecessary roadworks, smell of food (happens to me often), those who keep slurping on an empty Big Gulp knowing full well that there is nothing left

d. and finally anger management issues 

 

Unnecessary roadworks? Surprised Where exactly are you playing your games?

AnnaZC
chapablanca2000 wrote:
AnnaZafi wrote:


Sometimes, I ask myself questions but cant seem to figure out why my opponent did that, sometimes I do, but I ask the wrong questions

 

c. getting distracted by public warning systems, other peeps moving around, unnecessary roadworks, smell of food (happens to me often), those who keep slurping on an empty Big Gulp knowing full well that there is nothing left

d. and finally anger management issues 

 

Unnecessary roadworks?  Where exactly are you playing your games?

hahahaha, it is like this open concept building, no A/C, broken down vending machines, insects flying around,

SproilyBroil

Above tempo! Then answer is because they are .. that good. That is real good but it answers its own question. Unfair advantage is an example of a possible explination.

You can be your worst enemy or you can accept the long standing fact that your experience is long suffering.

Kingpatzer

Honestly, go read Dan Heisman's "Novice Nook" articles on thought process, and then follow his advice. 

You don't get good at tactics without working at it. And you don't get to use those tactical skills you work at if you don't bother noticing, on each and every move, what tactical opportunities exist for both yourself and your opponent. 

Beginners spend about 5% of their thinking time worried about their opponent's moves, professionals spend about 45% of their time on the same topic. No other single chess skill tracks so directly to rating. Learn to think about what your opponent did, why they did it, and what that means for the position and you will get better. 

benws
dpnorman wrote:
 

Heres another one. I feel like such an idiot

Perhaps you should get more confident in your abilities. Instead of resigning in this "hopeless" position, you could have simply moved your king to f1 or castled, which would have solved the threat of the double rook fork instantly.