03 May '23 02:32>
My average rating on RHP is between 1600-1700. It has been pretty consistent for the last little while. I don't play OTB chess, so I don't know what my rating would be there.
However, I do play blitz chess (3 minute or 5 minute games) on another site. My rating in blitz always hovers around 1000. I cannot seem to improve and often lose to players rated below 1000. It can get quite discouraging, as I feel I should be doing better in blitz games.
I don't understand the discrepancy in ratings. Although I prefer slow chess and I love to analyze my positions, I feel I should be doing better in fast games. I'm not a great player, but I think I'm better than 900.
Are the skill sets required for 5 minute games that much different than correspondence chess?
However, I do play blitz chess (3 minute or 5 minute games) on another site. My rating in blitz always hovers around 1000. I cannot seem to improve and often lose to players rated below 1000. It can get quite discouraging, as I feel I should be doing better in blitz games.
I don't understand the discrepancy in ratings. Although I prefer slow chess and I love to analyze my positions, I feel I should be doing better in fast games. I'm not a great player, but I think I'm better than 900.
Are the skill sets required for 5 minute games that much different than correspondence chess?