I used to belong to instantchess, where i hovered in the 1500's. There you played one timed game at a time. I like the way it works here, but I'm finding it hard to adjust to playing six games at a time. Maybe I'm hurrying or not concentrating, but I'm making some dumb errors I usually wouldnt make. Any advice on how to calm down and play 6 games at a time at my normal level of play?
Originally posted by PocketKingsUse the notebook to remember what you were doing, what you were trying to achieve, etc.
I used to belong to instantchess, where i hovered in the 1500's. There you played one timed game at a time. I like the way it works here, but I'm finding it hard to adjust to playing six games at a time. Maybe I'm hurrying or not concentrating, but I'm making some dumb errors I usually wouldnt make. Any advice on how to calm down and play 6 games at a time at my normal level of play?
Yup. The notebook is a very useful tool for jotting down your next moves, what you're planning, what opening you're playing etc.
Also, you've got lots of time, so use it and don't rush. Check the implications of your moves with the analyse board. Play it through on the board rather than in your head.
I don't try to remember my games. I simply have a methodical way of analyzing a position that takes some time. By the time I finish my analysis I generally remember what I was thinking earlier in the game, but if not I just make the move I feel I should make. I never make notes to myself. I feel like I cheated myself if I do that.
Originally posted by AThousandYoungMethodical anaylsis is a great way to work out your next move(s).
I don't try to remember my games. I simply have a methodical way of analyzing a position that takes some time. By the time I finish my analysis I generally remember what I was thinking earlier in the game, but if not I just make the move I feel I should make. I never make notes to myself. I feel like I cheated myself if I do that.
Use of notebook is recomended by many past greats. The advantage here is you know what you were thinking even years after the game is played. he/she can get the game notes checked by experts or by own analysis and try fix thinking flaws.
In principle, the only thing that should count in determining what move to make is the current board position. But humans aren't machines, and I find I like to back up a few moves on the analyze board, and then run it forward, as if to pick up on the 'flow' of the game--almost as if the game of chess has the attribute of momentum. 🙂