Ummmm what is that?
something is wrong with me
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Mar 12, 2025
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#5
Bruvoskity wrote:
Fix your Mindset
how do u expect me to fix my mindset
Mar 12, 2025
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Timmeh2007 wrote:
lost 100 rating in a week
I have lost 300 in a week before, it just happens. Sometimes you just need to step away for a bit, and you usually do at least a little better when you come back
Mar 12, 2025
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#8
Can you think of something you may need to do that may help your play? Maybe start with some puzzles before games, or play a different time control than the norm. For example, my bullet had dropped when I played 1 min and hyperbullet, but 2+1 brought it back. Same with 3 min -> 5 min games in blitz for me.
Mar 12, 2025
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#9
It happens to me all the time, but I've noticed that when I'm starting to tilt if I stop for even just 5 or 10 minutes, like relaxing and getting a small snack or going outside for a little bit or take a small walk or something, it helps to reset the focus. When you feel that, try playing again with a positive mindset but don't forget to also focus on calculating and such also.
Mar 12, 2025
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#10
Bruvoskity wrote:
Timmeh2007 wrote:
Bruvoskity wrote:
Fix your Mindset
how do u expect me to fix my mindset
I could go on for a long time but I'll try to keep this short.
Chess is not just about the skill you have obtained in chess. It's more of a mind game. When you go on tilt you start losing to people you are quite obviously better than. But you're losing, why?
Your brain has decided the outcome of the game before the game even starts. The reason you hit tilt is when your mindset is in decay and you tell yourself inadvertently that you're going to lose even when you're better. This is unhealthy and almost always digs the tilt deeper.
On the flip side, when you're grinding and seem to be unstoppable it's because you have a great mindset. This is the place we need to remain.
How to stay in the GM?
Convince your brain to tell yourself to win. Take a break when you lose 3 games in a row and breath or even just stop playing for the day.
Clear your cache by getting up and taking a walk for a bit.
I've tried some of that before and still tilted...
Find some accountability to stop playing if you lose 2-3 games in a row. I’d recommend 2, but choose a specific number. Find someone who will hold you to that if possible. Then take that break from chess and maybe come back later.
Timmeh2007 wrote:
I know tilt is normal but I tilt WAY TOO OFTEN, something is wrong with me....
Bro I totally know how you feel. It sucks
Bassoonist1 wrote:
Find some accountability to stop playing if you lose 2-3 games in a row. I’d recommend 2, but choose a specific number. Find someone who will hold you to that if possible. Then take that break from chess and maybe come back later.
And yes, this has totally helped me. People become mad about losing 2-3 games, and if they continue playing, they won’t be playing with a clear mind. So just stop playing after losing around that number.
At fast time controls, it is normal for ratings to vacillate by 100 or more points. If you frequently drop from 1300 to 1100, your actual skill level is likely around 1200. No need to worry about tilt.
If you want a more accurate and stable rating, play slow time controls.
I have been playing chess 20+ years as if I found out what chess is just yesterday 
One day I can reach 1600 and drop to 900 in the next several days
I guess if some psychiatrist saw my chess performance plot he would strongly recommend me to move into the nearest nut house
Mar 13, 2025
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mikewier wrote:
At fast time controls, it is normal for ratings to vacillate by 100 or more points. If you frequently drop from 1300 to 1100, your actual skill level is likely around 1200. No need to worry about tilt.
If you want a more accurate and stable rating, play slow time controls.
yea I get it, but I just really like playing fast time controls...
It happens to me all the time. Scoring 0 to 1.5 points in 12 games or such. It's because of all the secret experiences in labs they makes upon us, plus the pollution and then the alien abductions. Did I mention the ancient pyramids curse? They are everywhere, it's NOT NORMAL.
Mar 13, 2025
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Kaeldorn wrote:
It happens to me all the time. Scoring 0 to 1.5 points in 12 games or such. It because of all the secret experiences in labs they makes upon us, plus the pollution and then the alien abductions. Did I mention the ancient pyramids curse? They are everywhere, it's NOT NORMAL.
what even is this comment?
I know tilt is normal but I tilt WAY TOO OFTEN, something is wrong with me....