what do I need to do to get unstuck?

I peaked at 1250 (daily) but am currently experiencing the worst decline ever, consistently losing to people rated 300 points lower and losing elo points at an alarming rate, surely heading toward 900-1000 again. I pretty much stopped playing rapid because I couldn’t deal with the clock. I peaked at maybe 1150 15|10 but kept losing there as well. I also do puzzles every day and study Gotham’s courses. I’ve tried taking breaks.

But I’m completely stuck. I haven’t improved for well over a year, and now I keep losing points.

At this point it feels like I’m just not cut out for chess and I’ve considered quitting because I can’t seem to improve. I’ve quit before but I keep coming back (worse than before I quit each time). This rut is painful. It’s a struggle and I need help. Thoughts? Ideas? Tips? If I’ve peaked and can’t improve anymore I’m not sure I want to continue playing. I play to improve.

I wouldn’t use daily as a point of reference for your chess ability. Slumps are common, try and revitalise your chess by maybe learning a new opening. Alternatively, you should be able to advance beyond your current elo by simply, on every move,
- acknowledge your opponent’s threats
- check for checks
- check for captures
- check for attacks
- consider positional improvement

Improving at chess can be quite challenging, but there are various ways to enhance your skills.

For those looking to improve without coaching, here's some valuable advice:

1. Play Frequently: The more you play, the better you'll become at recognizing patterns and making strategic decisions.
2. Analyze Your Games: Review your past games to identify mistakes and areas where you can improve. This self-analysis is a powerful learning tool.
3. Focus on Tactics: Tactics play a crucial role in chess. Spend time solving tactical puzzles and exercises to sharpen your tactical skills.
4. Learn from Masters: Studying grandmaster games can provide insights into advanced strategies and tactics.

Feel free to check out this article for more in-depth advice: https://www.gautamnarula.com/how-to-get-good-at-chess-fast

Additionally, I have a YouTube series where I share chess insights and strategies, which you might find helpful: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUrgfsyInqNa1S4i8DsGJwzx1Uhn2AqlT

Best of luck with your chess journey! If you'd like more personalized guidance or coaching, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. I offer one-on-one coaching sessions where we can dive deeper into your specific needs.

ignore that troll

No, don't ignore. Report.

That troll was banned many times with many accounts, he should have been banned immediately after creating another one. The moderators are sleeping (again) instead of moderating.

Indeed, this person has quite the series of banned accounts
from @MyRatingIs1523
to @MyRatingIs1523IsBack
to @MyRatingIs1523IsntAbusive
to @MyRatingIs1523FalseBan
to @MyRatingIs1523IsBackAgain
and now this one