1. Subscribervenda
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    I am getting fed up with losing games on here by making stupid mistakes,so I am adopting a new approach with a simple set of rules.How long it will last remains to be seen,but if successful,I hope my play will improve so when my rating soars to 2000 please don't accuse me of cheating:-
    1.When I start to play I will give each game the attention it deserves.If I stare at a position for 10 minutes or more and only make one move that day then hopefully it will be the right one.
    2.I will stop responding to my opponents quickly(related to 1 -above)At present I like to play as if I were playing "live" as it were so if an opponent is online and responds to my move instantly I will do the same.This will stop although I will still play "live" games first.
    3.I will stop flitting between my games and the forums all the time.If I am playing chess, that's what I will do.
    4..I will not try to play when the washing machine in the kitchen is making a horrific sound whilst spinning.It vibrates so much, standing next to it can give one a sexual experience.
    5.I will not waste time on futile games when I am obviously lost in the hope my opponent will do something stupid or run out of time.
    The end
  2. SubscriberPaul Leggett
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    27 Mar '21 11:11
    @venda
    What brand of washing machine is that? Do they still sell them?

    just curious, of course! 😉
  3. Subscribervenda
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    @paul-leggett said
    @venda
    What brand of washing machine is that? Do they still sell them?

    just curious, of course! 😉
    I wouldn't advise enquiring about one.
    You can have ours if you like.The "bonus feature" I mentioned has little attraction for me these days.
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  5. Standard membermchill
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    @venda said
    I am getting fed up with losing games on here by making stupid mistakes,so I am adopting a new approach with a simple set of rules.How long it will last remains to be seen,but if successful,I hope my play will improve so when my rating soars to 2000 please don't accuse me of cheating:-
    1.When I start to play I will give each game the attention it deserves.If I stare at a posit ...[text shortened]... en I am obviously lost in the hope my opponent will do something stupid or run out of time.
    The end
    Good plan you have-

    The only things I would add are: 1. Cut down on that game load of yours, this will give you more time with each move. 2. Make tactics training a part of your daily routine.

    Can't help you with that washing machine though -
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  7. e4
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    Hi venda,

    "When I start to play I will give each game the attention it deserves."

    Here unlike OTB chess you can see your move before your play it.
    Play your intended move and then look for to if it is not a silly blunder.
    One minute max should be long enough. If you spot it is a lemon then
    take it back, do not, as I have a few times, send it by mistake.

    "I will stop responding to my opponents quickly."

    I very frequently use the conditional move feature, especially if I have trap on the go.
    I like the 'deep move' feature where you can play a series of forced moved
    (here there be traps!) or if you have a forced mate on. I love the idea of the
    RHP site playing out my mate whilst I'm asleep or our shopping with the wife.

    Also I'm sure a lot of players here make their moves in sessions, skipping quickly
    through each game till they have no more moves to make. Again if my game comes
    around twice or thrice in that routine my chances of seeing a blunder increase.
  8. Donationketchuplover
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    28 Mar '21 17:06
    @greenpawn34 said
    Hi venda,

    "When I start to play I will give each game the attention it deserves."

    Here unlike OTB chess you can see your move before your play it.
    Play your intended move and then look for to if it is not a silly blunder.
    One minute max should be long enough. If you spot it is a lemon then
    take it back, do not, as I have a few times, send it by mistake.

    "I wil ...[text shortened]... in if my game comes
    around twice or thrice in that routine my chances of seeing a blunder increase.
    'DEEP MOVE' doesn't work for me 🙁
  9. SubscriberEarl of Trumps
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    28 Mar '21 22:17
    @venda

    1 - 5 sound good, Venda. Try to do less laundry, too
  10. Subscribervenda
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    @greenpawn34 said
    Hi venda,

    "When I start to play I will give each game the attention it deserves."

    Here unlike OTB chess you can see your move before your play it.
    Play your intended move and then look for to if it is not a silly blunder.
    One minute max should be long enough. If you spot it is a lemon then
    take it back, do not, as I have a few times, send it by mistake.

    "I wil ...[text shortened]... in if my game comes
    around twice or thrice in that routine my chances of seeing a blunder increase.
    Thanks for the advice Geoff.
    I don't use the conditional moves feature,but I do use the analyze board.
    It's always the first thing I do when I log into a game.
    I think one of the problems is I don't look at it for long enough!!
  11. Subscriberjb70online
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    29 Mar '21 09:44
    @venda
    >washing machine in the kitchen is making a horrific sound whilst spinning.It vibrates so much,..
    Check the concrete block is not fractured causing to spin out of balance
  12. Subscribervenda
    Dave
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    03 Apr '21 12:35
    @jb70 said
    @venda
    >washing machine in the kitchen is making a horrific sound whilst spinning.It vibrates so much,..
    Check the concrete block is not fractured causing to spin out of balance
    Thanks for your suggestion.I am useless at d.i.y.I've made that many cock ups in the past I'm not allowed to attempt anything anymore.
    Suits me!!
    Looking at your icon suggests you are a handy sort of bloke.
    When can you come round and take a look?
    Seriously,the thing is knackered.The softener never goes down and when it spins the clothes are still wet through.It doesn't owe us anything,things aren't made to last anymore.When the lockdown ends the missis wants a new kitchen anyway so we'll get a new 'un then and probably pay for a maintenance contract!!
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    30 Apr '21 19:021 edit
    @venda said
    Thanks for the advice Geoff.
    I don't use the conditional moves feature,but I do use the analyze board.
    It's always the first thing I do when I log into a game.
    I think one of the problems is I don't look at it for long enough!!
    I too am a big fan of the analyze feature! It is so much easier than my previous tactic of setting up the positions of an RHP game on a chess board, writing out the moves on paper and then experimenting with different possible lines.

    Oh, and while I'm here...In my mind at least, Duchess is HOT! ! ! ! 😍
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