AbditusCimex

To escape low elo, do these 5 things,

1. Learn an opening - learning an opening removes uncertainty in your games, thus helping you easily build skill and understanding,

2. Learn the opening principles - doing this will prevent mistakes if you are met with confusing moves, thus helping you stay focused in your goal.

3. Be aware of tactics - being aware of tactics will help you devastate your opponent, shall one arise, and, it prevents you from allowing your opponents tactics.

4. Be aware of your pieces & the opponents - Treat your pieces as your sons and daughters, know their strengths  and weaknesses at each given moment, see their potential, and do not needlessly sacrifice them. You must also know the same for your opponent.

5. Learn an endgame - knowing endgames will simplify and guarantee the outcome when there is little to no army left, this shall also help you prepare for the endgame, and force them when necessary.

Only after applying these steps shall one escape the treacherous pit of low elo, good luck, and have fun!