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I only recently started using this site, but I've been playing correspondence chess for a while. I find that when I have multiple games going, I can't remember my plans in each one. I've already made 2 game losing blunders because I forgot my idea from the day before.
For example:


I played Nxe5 before I went to bed and my opponent responded how I predicted while I was asleep. Then I woke up in the middle of the night and decided to play another move, but I totally forgot that my intention was to play Qh5+ to pick up the bishop. I instead thought my knight was still undeveloped and I could just kick the bishop. Then when the next move came I realized what I had done.

Is there a way to make a premove or something to avoid this in the future?


@astalliana said
I only recently started using this site, but I've been playing correspondence chess for a while. I find that when I have multiple games going, I can't remember my plans in each one. I've already made 2 game losing blunders because I forgot my idea from the day before.
For example:
[pgn]1. e4 e5 2. d4 Bf8d6 3. Ng1f3 f6 4. dxe5 fxe5 5. Nf3xe5 Bd6xe5 6. f4 Be5f6 7. e5 *[/ ...[text shortened]... ized what I had done.

Is there a way to make a premove or something to avoid this in the future?
i have always found a pen and paper helps jog ones memory.


@astalliana said
I only recently started using this site, but I've been playing correspondence chess for a while. I find that when I have multiple games going, I can't remember my plans in each one. I've already made 2 game losing blunders because I forgot my idea from the day before.
For example:
[pgn]1. e4 e5 2. d4 Bf8d6 3. Ng1f3 f6 4. dxe5 fxe5 5. Nf3xe5 Bd6xe5 6. f4 Be5f6 7. e5 *[/ ...[text shortened]... ized what I had done.

Is there a way to make a premove or something to avoid this in the future?
Ouch, that's annoying.

Not a feature I use myself, but there is a Conditional move tab to the right of the game board that should prevent that happening in the future. (Would also advise against making moves in the middle of the night). πŸ˜€

Welcome to the site.


@ghost-of-a-duke said
Ouch, that's annoying.

Not a feature I use myself, but there is a Conditional move tab to the right of the game board that should prevent that happening in the future. (Would also advise against making moves in the middle of the night). πŸ˜€

Welcome to the site.
u are 2 nice


@badradger said
u are 2 nice
Only on a Tuesday my friend.


Well I'm glad it's Tuesday. Thanks.


@astalliana said
Well I'm glad it's Tuesday. Thanks.
no offence pal but u only have 6 games on.


@Astalliana


"Is there a way to make a premove or something to avoid this in the future?"

Yes. Use the "Notes" feature. You will find a clickable button between "Clock" & "Messages", just below the "Wait this game … Resign" row of buttons. Make notes to yourself, what moves you intend; your opponents cannot see them. Don't forget to number the moves, so you don't lose your place in the game.


@badradger said
no offence pal but u only have 6 games on.
What does this have to do with Tuesday?


@astalliana said
What does this have to do with Tuesday?
well i have 50 games on and dont worryabout forgeting moves....ps nothing to do with tuesday.


@badradger said
well i have 50 games on and dont worryabout forgeting moves....ps nothing to do with tuesday.
Hmm. Well I guess that's why you lose so much more then win.


@astalliana said
Hmm. Well I guess that's why you lose so much more then win.
if u look boyo 90% of the games i play are against higher rated players, fancy your chances sunshine ?


@badradger said
if u look boyo 90% of the games i play are against higher rated players, fancy your chances sunshine ?
Average opponent rating of 1225. I end my case. ._.


@astalliana said
Average opponent rating of 1225. I end my case. ._.
I just might end yours


@badradger said
I just might end yours
Behave you scallywag.

Let's all just agree I have the best fashion sense in the forum. (And not just on a Tuesday).

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