Embrace it. It's ok to feel that way.
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ehm42 wrote:
Once you've lost 3 games in a row, just quit, you're pretty likely to lose the next one if you continue.
I tried doing that as well, but the situation remained unchanged the following day.
it just goes away randomly the more you keep playing, its just a certain feel to it basically
I currently have that problem. My coach told me to take 2 days off.
Jul 4, 2023
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Sometimes you just got let yourself hit rock bottom. Then you can realize that attachment to the rating is what is causing you to lose in the first place. Once you go so low that you stop caring about the outcome, you can focus on playing the game.
get some sleep, rest up, or take a break! We all hit rough patches and hit a losing streak sometimes
Jul 4, 2023
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Hello Srinibas, I think I could possibly help you in answering your question. I've been through the best and worst with my chess abilities and I've come to realize that just like with any other competitive game, it is impossible to escape 'tilt' with chess. You will go through that phase on a regular basis no matter if you're just somebody trying to go from 600 to a 1000, or if you're already a well established player aiming for bigger.
Here is the true answer as to how you can deal with tilting on chess after evaluating my own personal experiences:
1) Set realistic goals before your session for the day. The first way to deal with tilt is to know beforehand what outcome you're expecting from the games that you play and that it may not be an ideal or perfect outcome
2) Know that, when you have a losing streak or a bad series of games, it may feel like the end of the world at the moment but in 24 hours or later (if not sooner), this tilt will be meaningless and life will simply go on
3) Try to enjoy the game of chess by learning from the games you played irrespetive of the result (win or loss). This is easier said than done. Acceptance is key to defeating feelings of tilt when you are willing to lose even as many as 10 games a row and still feel at mental peace.
4) Dilute your activities. No doubt chess can get addictive, and if you put too much of emphasis on your chess abilities - you are very likely setting the stage for various occasions of tilting outcomes to come your way. Try to find similar interests if not, different interests alongside chess that keep your mind busy with other distractions
5) Yoga / Exercise / Mediate - Yes, this indeed does help and I've lately started practicing this myself. I could feel a very positive difference in myself after incorporating some good habits into my own personal life.
There are probably more points to add/say, but this is what I got for now. I hope you had a wonderful day ahead.
ShikshaWithPraveen wrote:
Hello Srinibas, I think I could possibly help you in answering your question. I've been through the best and worst with my chess abilities and I've come to realize that just like with any other competitive game, it is impossible to escape 'tilt' with chess. You will go through that phase on a regular basis no matter if you're just somebody trying to go from 600 to a 1000, or if you're already a well established player aiming for bigger.
Here is the true answer as to how you can deal with tilting on chess after evaluating my own personal experiences:
1) Set realistic goals before your session for the day. The first way to deal with tilt is to know beforehand what outcome you're expecting from the games that you play and that it may not be an ideal or perfect outcome
2) Know that, when you have a losing streak or a bad series of games, it may feel like the end of the world at the moment but in 24 hours or later (if not sooner), this tilt will be meaningless and life will simply go on
3) Try to enjoy the game of chess by learning from the games you played irrespetive of the result (win or loss). This is easier said than done. Acceptance is key to defeating feelings of tilt when you are willing to lose even as many as 10 games a row and still feel at mental peace.
4) Dilute your activities. No doubt chess can get addictive, and if you put too much of emphasis on your chess abilities - you are very likely setting the stage for various occasions of tilting outcomes to come your way. Try to find similar interests if not, different interests alongside chess that keep your mind busy with other distractions
5) Yoga / Exercise / Mediate - Yes, this indeed does help and I've lately started practicing this myself. I could feel a very positive difference in myself after incorporating some good habits into my own personal life.
There are probably more points to add/say, but this is what I got for now. I hope you had a wonderful day ahead.
Thank you for reaching out and sharing your insights on dealing with tilt in chess based on your personal experiences. It's great to hear that you've gone through the ups and downs of chess and have found strategies that work for you. I appreciate your genuine response and the valuable advice you've provided.
By the way, I never anticipated that incorporating yoga into my routine would have such a positive impact on my chess journey.
After every game you play, take some time to review and analyze the moves.
Do this whether you win, or lose.
Look at your obvious mistakes, first. Then explore other moves that didn't happen on the board, but could have. What if your opponent had moved his bishop here, instead of there? What if you had exchanged a pawn this way, instead of that way?
Really dive down the rabbit hole in each game's analysis, to learn what you can from each game.
By the time you get back to playing another game, any frustration you may have felt from the previous game should be gone.
Plus, you will have learned some things, along the way.
This won't automatically stop consecutive losses - they can come at any time. But by doing this as a routine, you'll become a stronger player in the long run.
And becoming stronger is the main secret to making your losses happen less and less ...
IronSteam1 wrote:
After every game you play, take some time to review and analyze the moves.
Do this whether you win, or lose.
Look at your obvious mistakes, first. Then explore other moves that didn't happen on the board, but could have. What if your opponent had moved his bishop here, instead of there? What if you had exchanged a pawn this way, instead of that way?
Really dive down the rabbit hole in each game's analysis, to learn what you can from each game.
By the time you get back to playing another game, any frustration you may have felt from the previous game should be gone.
Plus, you will have learned some things, along the way.
This won't automatically stop consecutive losses - they can come at any time. But by doing this as a routine, you'll become a stronger player in the long run.
And becoming stronger is the main secret to making your losses happen less and less ...
Thank you for sharing this valuable advice on the importance of reviewing and analyzing moves after every game. It's a practice that can greatly contribute to personal growth and improvement in chess.
Your suggestion to dive down the rabbit hole during analysis is particularly intriguing. By delving deeply into the intricacies of a game, I can uncover hidden possibilities and learn valuable lessons. This level of analysis can be time-consuming, but it is undoubtedly rewarding in terms of acquiring knowledge and improving skills.
Hey pals, I've got a pressing question for you: what's the deal with tilt in chess? It's like, one moment you're a knight in shining armor, ready to conquer the board, and the next moment you're a pawn in an emotional frenzy! How does one cope with this sneaky beast called tilt? Do we hug our bishops? Serenade the rooks? Perhaps we should offer sacrifices to the chess gods?
Seriously though, I need your expert advice on how to stay zen amidst the chaos. How do you handle those moments when your brain hits the snooze button on its logical skills? Help a fellow player out before my chessboard spontaneously combusts into a fiery ball of frustration! Seriously, I don't want my opponent to see me playing with a sizzling board and think I'm secretly a chess pyromaniac.