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Avatar of OSUBUCKEYE

It seams to me that recently we have seen more then a few blogs and forums that have centered on tips to improve ones game. All of which have been helpful and well meaning for sure. However I do not recall one blog or forum mentioning what to me is the most important one of all. I can say this because I have found myself guilty of not following it and have seen my rating drop more then seventy points in the last week or so. Being an engineer I should know better, being older then most on this site I should know better, being a chess player I should know better!!!!!!!!!!! Simply put the most important tip I can offer is to "Take your time", look before you leap! Take this advice and I willing to bet you will see your rating climb as your game can not help but improve.

Avatar of mrsoccerchessman

yeah, tis true

 

I am usually the last guy finished with playing a chess match at school matches and tournaments.  I seem to do well in those situations 


Avatar of OSUBUCKEYE
I find myself playing way to many games which leads me to moving so fast just to get to the naxt game. Playing so many games I think hurts my game more then it helps. I find myself forgetting what I have planned on in each game and getting games and oppentents confused which once again resluts in fast moves only to hurt the over all out come of things. 
Avatar of Filo01
i have to agree with you, but as i am a knew player i sometimes forget to take my time & just take real risky moves, but i guess practic breeds habit & hopefully i should improve :D.
Avatar of OSUBUCKEYE
practice is a good thing only if we practice good things