Winning

I think its a tough and broad subject.  I might play well two games, but then I lack in the next four. My level of play fluctuates for a reason I can't understand, but I am cognizant of lacking strong moves. Is it because of pride? Yes, maybe.  Did it take strength to win over a good player>??  Can I lose in one move? Yes, again. Did winning a competitive challenge take avoiding inaccuracies? Absolute.  Is this possible for every game? That's ind my choice only.  but my games this week ended inconsistent.  Can I stant with an easy win. no.  confidence can be all lost with three losses, or I can refind a center of balance, and decide to seek best moves.  

I am not trying to take up space and sound good, as I have avoided posting a game in self-deprecation of course.  Two games played well can wear me out for the entire rest of the day.  then usual tactics practice is the best method to passive yet active work on my game. but I think...any easy win can be a path to the worst kind of game for me. cheers........

but I think that winning is underrated by struggling players.  all ego has to go out with a tough competitor.  a complete set of good moves is a hard thing to  seek in consistent.  its do not ever let winning inflate your ego. or then you will be losing quickly.  ?  thoughts/?

I'll post something I sent to someone else, for your long (online games).

If you methodically check every move for safety, then your rating will shoot up. I don't mean long sequences, but double attacks etc.

At the start try to get your pieces out quickly and control the centre, and king safe (castled normally).

Most importantly: To check with every move if it's safe (examine any checks, captures or threats of your opponent - and this means any, not just the obvious ones). When your opponent moves - did they give up the defence of a piece, or square, or weaken a diagonal.

Strategy - just try to improve the placement of your pieces, and look at the pawn structure for the weak spots of you/your opponent - are there open files you want to put your rooks on, is there an advanced square your knight can get to where it can't be attacked by pawns, can you shut off your opponents bishop by advancing a pawn?

This seems like a good play to start.

Thanks for the input elig :)

Most of the games I play have nothing to do with classical chess. Openings usually revolve around "fools mate" senarios; Queen poping  out in the first couple of moves, some players getting me on the defensive with queen moves from "get go" to end.  I find if I try to play by basic rules of chess,  I will usually loose!!!