Pre-Moves

A feature on live chess that is frusturating is being able to make "pre-moves". Whenever i try to use this, the board gets confusing and i accidentally hang pieces. Also, if your opponent uses it, you could lose on time. Please discuss!

Start by using them only in essential situations such as when your opponent is in check with only 1 or 2 possible replies and build up from there. Don't over-use them. And right click to cancel one if you change your mind. And reaslistically if you're not playing one-minute games don't worry about them.

Didn't know that, thanks for the advice. I also agree with the tip about not using them unless you're playing 1|0.

Thanks!

I have won several games here because my opponent has premoved imprudently and lost a piece. I would never use the feature myself.

Sadly, I've also lost games based on premoves 

They are necessary if you like to play 6 or 7 bullet games at the same time.

I should try that.

That sounds challenging!

I accidentally started two bullet games at once somehow.

I only pre-move where it only kick in on a specific move. For the most part, it's pre-moving a recapture. Since I'm not allowed to capture my own pieces, the move will be thrown out if he doesn't make the capture first.

This. I use it too in blitz.

When the opponent is playing out K+Q vs K because you have only 5s left, it is useful too.

True story.