FishEyedFools wrote:
Have you looked at your ratings?
What do you mean?
Why do I sometimes play really good and sometimes play really bad?
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one of the single most helpful things i have done to help steady the inconsistencies of play was to play at least 30 min live games and then do a thorough analysis afterwards- without the engine
go through the game move for move and record points where the position felt critical; note where you took a longer time than usual and what you were feeling at the time
after you do this then you can compare with the engine and look for the missed tactics and results of blunders; try to understand why a engine move is better than your move
after you do this for several games you will improve- i promise-
you will also limit the times you play while tilted and you wont lose any games due to the bad attitude
go through the game move for move and record points where the position felt critical; note where you took a longer time than usual and what you were feeling at the time
after you do this then you can compare with the engine and look for the missed tactics and results of blunders; try to understand why a engine move is better than your move
after you do this for several games you will improve- i promise-
you will also limit the times you play while tilted and you wont lose any games due to the bad attitude
actually, you played bad in both the games. your opponent just played exceptionally terrible in the first. no offense, just clearing up any misconceptions.
daxypoo wrote:
one of the single most helpful things i have done to help steady the inconsistencies of play was to play at least 30 min live games and then do a thorough analysis afterwards- without the engine
go through the game move for move and record points where the position felt critical; note where you took a longer time than usual and what you were feeling at the time
after you do this then you can compare with the engine and look for the missed tactics and results of blunders; try to understand why a engine move is better than your move
after you do this for several games you will improve- i promise-
you will also limit the times you play while tilted and you wont lose any games due to the bad attitude
go through the game move for move and record points where the position felt critical; note where you took a longer time than usual and what you were feeling at the time
after you do this then you can compare with the engine and look for the missed tactics and results of blunders; try to understand why a engine move is better than your move
after you do this for several games you will improve- i promise-
you will also limit the times you play while tilted and you wont lose any games due to the bad attitude
I don't have time for 30 minute games, but I will try the self-analysis first next time. I do currently go through the engine analysis and try to understand the engine's recommended moves. Thanks.
sadkid2008 wrote:
actually, you played bad in both the games. your opponent just played exceptionally terrible in the first. no offense, just clearing up any misconceptions.
I admit that I definitely could've improved (e.g. in my good game, I missed an early checkmate), but still, comparatively I'd definitely say that I played better (not necessarily good by your standards) in that game rather than the other, which is what I mean.
It happens I believe for a various of reasons. There is no (because your opponent had a bad day situation, unless you are just ok at chess). for instance I have gone up to 1800's in rating and then all the suddenly in one day Iam just having a hell of a week - were I go from 1800's to 1600's. Inconsistency on your behalf for sure, must players tend to play the same game over and over. I happen to get bored easily so I go for something new and stick to it until I lose-lose-lose. It also irritates me those who win one game and don't want a rematch, once im easily frustrated thats it - all week will be losing matches. Im trying to learn that once I start losing to take a long break from chess, but is not easy.
Aug 14, 2020
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EscherehcsE wrote:
Congratulations, you're human! :-)
That is what I was thinking. Ratings don't matter here. GMs go through similar rating fluctuations too. Sometimes rating goes up and down because of variance and the nature of the rating system. Other times, it is based on some inconsistency on our part (lack of sleep, tilt, not enough to eat etc.)
Rating swings are human and everyone serious with chess experiences it. If you played exactly the same ALL the time, that is suspicion to think you are using an engine or are a computer/robot yourself! 
Aug 14, 2020
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As I always play badly, sometime times playing well and sometimes badly isn't a problem for me.
Aug 14, 2020
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Sometimes I play like a Master, and sometimes I play like a moron.
It averages out.
Personally, I think that consistency is one of the key traits that separates titled players from the rest of us goombahs.
Aug 14, 2020
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blueemu wrote:
Sometimes I play like a Master, and sometimes I play like a moron.
It averages out.
Personally, I think that consistency is one of the key traits that separates titled players from the rest of us goombahs.
lol
Aug 14, 2020
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blueemu wrote:
Sometimes I play like a Master, and sometimes I play like a moron.
It averages out.
Personally, I think that consistency is one of the key traits that separates titled players from the rest of us goombahs.
Haha same :/
https://chessmood.com/blog/raise-your-chess-rating-by-cutting-your-losses
https://chessmood.com/blog/stop-playing-chess-when-your-body-does-not-want-to
These blogs will help you find out the reasons 
Sometimes I play a series of games with about 25% best moves and 3-4 blunders each. Other times, I play a bunch of games in a row with 65% best moves and 0 blunders. How come?
Examples:
Good game
Bad game (featuring computer analysis)