I had that problems for half a year on this site and I made several terrible blunders. I posted hundreds of threads because I felt that I was not improving... Then I started to move once or two times a day, blunder checking, thinking about position or even annotating each move. I thought that 1500 players are way to tough for me, and they was to strong one month ago, but I just changed my approach, and now they seem banal players to my and I assume that I
will be at least 1600 within a month.
I can beat 1600 and I can lose from 1000. What do you think is more satysfing? So, believe me you can be way stronger then you are right away but displicine yourself, check for stupid obvious blunders and that alone will increase yor rating by at least 250 points.
Originally posted by RegicidalYes, and beyond that, specifically, check all diagonals, ranks, and files, looking for how your opponent could just pick off one of your pieces. And as was said, just take your time. My game really improved when I adopted the habit of asking myself after each of my opponent's moves, where is the threat? Just asking really helps the seeing.
Approach each move with fear and trepidation.
In general, play will center on 2 opposing elements which have to be balanced.
The first is to look for opportunities to take advantage of your opponent's weaknesses, and to set up your own pieces in preparation for your strike. This can take many forms, from taking an unguarded piece, to obtaining complex strategic advantages (such and space and mobility) which could pay off later in the game.
However, because your opponent is very likely to be doing the same thing, you also want to try and figure out what your opponent is trying to do, and to find ways to counter his plans, preferably before they can be put into motion.
Go too far in either direction and you risk losing. Too much offensive may leave you vulnerable, but too defensive and you fail to move the game forward, and an aggressive opponent will stand a good chance of wearing you down.
Originally posted by hamltnbluehaste makes waste. people in CC might take hours a day, over a week or two, to find the best way to take advantage of your errors.
Thanks All
I'm used to figuring out quick answers to problems in my job etc. But I'm finding out real quick it doesn't apply to this game.
Originally posted by hamltnblueYou must take enough time to make your move, even if your clock starts running beyond your opponent's. It might simply be that you opponent is better than you because he can make such good moves using so little time while you need more time to find a good reply. But don't try to move faster than you can.
Hello All
I'm still a newbie to the game
One of my main problems in my play is moving too fast which results in plenty of mistakes.
Any recommendations on exercises or ways to help?
Thanks
1. Sit on your hands.
2. Do not get drawn into the haste of your opponent. If your opponent moves fast doesn't mean you should.
3. Work on your openings a little, just so you know some basics at least. It is usually too time consuming to re-invent opening theory at the board. It is better to have prepared plans/ideas, at least initial such. When the position starts changing from what you are familiar with, you must start looking.
I'm the same way, mainly because I play at work...or while watching TV...or email...4-5 games at a time. I'm the KING at blundering and loosing my QUEEN. haha.
It's actually kind of funny, even on ICC, if I say ok....no joke I'm going to beat this 1200-1300 player. I 99.9% of the time do.
whats even WORSE for me to get over is I play so much online chess, playing OTB, I get confused easily because I can't see the lines as easily.