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Jtnez

I'm in such a slump lately when playing any 30/0 games. Im doing so much better on daily chess but that's because I have time to really think about what I'm doing. but I can't seem to implement what I'm learning in classical games or rapid. any advice would be awesome. this game ended up in a draw. 

 

catmaster0
Jtnez wrote:

I'm in such a slump lately when playing any 30/0 games. Im doing so much better on daily chess but that's because I have time to really think about what I'm doing. but I can't seem to implement what I'm learning in classical games or rapid. any advice would be awesome. this game ended up in a draw. 

 

https://www.chess.com/live/game/6202859108 Game in question.

Why did you spend less than 4 minutes on all of your moves combined? That's way too fast, you don't need to blitz the guy, lol. Anyways, the big issues that impacted the game the most were the more direct cases of pieces just being free to take. You had way more time to spare in the game, be sure to use it.

 

Jtnez
catmaster0 wrote:
Jtnez wrote:

I'm in such a slump lately when playing any 30/0 games. Im doing so much better on daily chess but that's because I have time to really think about what I'm doing. but I can't seem to implement what I'm learning in classical games or rapid. any advice would be awesome. this game ended up in a draw. 

 

https://www.chess.com/live/game/6202859108 Game in question.

Why did you spend les than 4 minutes on all of your moves combined? That's way too fast, you don't need to blitz the guy, lol. Anyways, the big issues that impacted the game the most were the more direct cases of pieces just being free to take. You had way more time to spare in the game, be sure to use it.

 

Yes, you're right, I have to unlearn a lot of bad habits, I started playing blitz chess and I always feel pressured to move faster. 

Laskersnephew

Games between less experienced players are not won or lost because of inaccuracies or small mistakes, they are won and lost by big blunders. Learn to avoid making big blunders, and to spot when your opponent makes one, and your rating will soar.

In your case, the big blunder was 17.b4?? Which lost a rook and changed o good position into a lost one. How did you come to make a move which simply exposed your Ra1 to be taken for free? My guess is that it was a kind of "tunnel vision." You got the reasonable idea of attacking the pawn on c5 and undermining the Bd4. And I suspect you only looked at the few squares involved in that maneuver (b4, c5, d4) and never even saw the rest of the board. It's not easy to see the whole board, but you have to try. That's the only way to avoid unpleasant surprises like 17...Bxa1!

WBillH

Looks like your first major blunder was 15. gxf3

Bxf3 would have won the black bishop instead of trading.  Do you see why?

jamesstack

I think the main issue here is playing too fast....maybe take a break from playing rapid for a few days and do some long study sessions. Something that would get you to slow down and think carefully about the position would be ideal. Tactics would be good but perhaps a book would be better than an online trainer since you wouldnt have the pressure of a puzzle rating with a book.

nTzT

Always look at the weaknesses you create when you make a pawn move! They always leave massive permanent holes in your position or discover an attack on your pieces as in the game. Just try to take something like that from the game. 


Jtnez
Laskersnephew wrote:

Games between less experienced players are not won or lost because of inaccuracies or small mistakes, they are won and lost by big blunders. Learn to avoid making big blunders, and to spot when your opponent makes one, and your rating will soar.

In your case, the big blunder was 17.b4?? Which lost a rook and changed o good position into a lost one. How did you come to make a move which simply exposed your Ra1 to be taken for free? My guess is that it was a kind of "tunnel vision." You got the reasonable idea of attacking the pawn on c5 and undermining the Bd4. And I suspect you only looked at the few squares involved in that maneuver (b4, c5, d4) and never even saw the rest of the board. It's not easy to see the whole board, but you have to try. That's the only way to avoid unpleasant surprises like 17...Bxa1!

Good stuff here, gonna check it out now

Jtnez
jamesstack wrote:

I think the main issue here is playing too fast....maybe take a break from playing rapid for a few days and do some long study sessions. Something that would get you to slow down and think carefully about the position would be ideal. Tactics would be good but perhaps a book would be better than an online trainer since you wouldnt have the pressure of a puzzle rating with a book.

definitely my biggest problem, I keep going to fast

Questionable_Theory

Especially when your new to chess, it's easy to get overwhelmed by the different options, and just end up playing some less than optimal move. 

In my opinion, a good habbit to avoid this, is to first look at all the checks, then look at all the captures, and then different threats, to decide the best move.. This kind of systematic aproach helps you become more consistant, and even though it may seem arduous at first, it becomes automatic with practice.