why did I suddenly suck?
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ebefl
Oct 16, 2023
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#1
So about two months ago, I was around 600 blitz and playing opponents in the 600s regularly. Now I’m getting trashed daily bye 400 and 500s. These guys are smashing me with so much confidence and without any difficulty. I seem to be playing exactly the same chess, but suddenly everyone got better. I’m losing 10 games in a row. What’s going on?
Oct 16, 2023
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#2
No offence meant here mate, but the difference between 500 and 600 elo chess is very minimal. Just don’t resign and you’ll start seeing rating improvement immediately
Oct 16, 2023
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#4
Hi!
Perhaps you blunder most often that before. To avoid this, you should apply the CCT rule (checks, captures and threats). I wrote something on the subject, check out my post:
Good luck!
If I had to guess what is going on, I would say too much blitz (bullet would be even worse) at beginner stage.
When you start playing a lot of speed chess it is easy to start repeating the same mistakes, get frustrated and start playing even worse and then you start reinforcing those even worse habits.
My advice: Stop playing blitz and bullet. Rapid 15|10 or longer. Only a couple games per day max. Spend the rest of the time on puzzles and studying.
When you are past 1200 rapid, maybe play a couple blitz games here and there, but do not start playing it too much or you will start playing worse again.
Good luck.
Progress isn't linear
Tilting is part of the game, I just got back to 2000 in blitz after tilting down to 1650s. What helps me is not making the same mistakes from previous games…. I would say keep playing blitz and just suck for a bit but keep reviewing your games to see what you did well and what your opponent did well.
You will start seeing a pattern and hopefully improve.
I have never read a book, done puzzle, or been taught… I was taught the basics back in middle/ high and been on and off for years but have been consistently playing lately.
You will start seeing a pattern and hopefully improve.
I have never read a book, done puzzle, or been taught… I was taught the basics back in middle/ high and been on and off for years but have been consistently playing lately.
Oct 16, 2023
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#8
rating fluctuates and of course we can all have bad days. dont worry about it and enjoy the game
Have you played with indian players!!?? They unless english masters who creates a fusion of new ideas can create great abhoration and vomits.... one of my friends..ok not really my friend...because of playing with indians after indians wants to quit chess forever
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Don't play. Blitz
BlueHen86 wrote:
Suddenly?
Dagnabbit, I was really gonna post the same exact thing. U beat me to it, good job.
Yeah, stop all speed chess until u reach 1000 then play some for a reward. Let that be ur reward for each 100 points u add to ur rating. Study endings, strategy, pawn structures, tactics, play slow games. If u do that ur gonna jump several hundred really fast. U can jump 1000 in a year.
Oct 16, 2023
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#16
Review your games and start your session by playing puzzles or drills. Try longer time formats to get in the mode. Good luck!
Oct 16, 2023
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#17
People give such crappy advice. “Don’t play blitz till you reach 1000.” I was 1200 last year. That’s not the issue.
ebefl kirjoitti:
People give such crappy advice. “Don’t play blitz till you reach 1000.” I was 1200 last year. That’s not the issue.
But you are not 1200 any more. And that is probably because of too much speed chess.
It is not really bad advice.
I am not trying to offend you, but I really think that is the main reason your rating is going downhill.
start playing rapid and think through things more
Oct 17, 2023
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#20
I've written several posts aimed at helping players like you who might not be able to afford a coach. Here are some links to those posts:
1. How to Improve at Chess: Ultimate Guide
[https://www.chess.com/forum/view/for-beginners/how-to-improve-at-chess-ultimate-guide]
2. Jumpstart Your Chess Journey: Proven Tips for Beginners [https://www.chess.com/forum/view/for-beginners/jumpstart-your-chess-journey-proven-tips-for-beginners]
3. From Good to Great: Mastering Piece Arrangement on the Board [https://www.chess.com/forum/view/chess-lessons/from-good-to-great-mastering-piece-arrangement-on-the-board]
4. Dominating the Board: Mastering Aggressive Moves in Chess
[https://www.chess.com/forum/view/general/dominating-the-board-mastering-aggressive-moves-in-chess]
5. Outsmarting Opponents: Creating and Exploiting Weaknesses
[https://www.chess.com/forum/view/general/outsmarting-opponents-creating-and-exploiting-weaknesses]
6. Piece Domination 101: How to Neutralize Your Opponent's Forces
[https://www.chess.com/forum/view/general/piece-domination-101-how-to-neutralize-your-opponents-forces]
7. Mastering Piece Trades: Transforming the Chess Battlefield [https://www.chess.com/forum/view/general/mastering-piece-trades-transforming-the-chess-battlefield]
8. Practical Endgames Demystified: Techniques for Victory [https://www.chess.com/forum/view/general-chess-discussion/practical-endgames-demystified-techniques-for-victory-95628525]
I hope you find these resources helpful in your chess journey. If you ever feel like you'd benefit from personalized coaching, feel free to reach out to me. Keep up the good work and remember, every game is a learning opportunity!