How can I correct my thought process?

brainwashing?

Take all your change and put it in your left pocket. Put a pencil behind your right ear. Tie both shoes in a double knot. 

Your mind will be at ease.

I noticed you misspelled the word "thought" in the title of this thread. There might be a clue there. Just a tought.

It might help to take time to review your process to determine if it conforms to the standard you have in mind before you press send or move a piece.

Play more games of chess.

You gotta get your mind right.  Or else you spend a night in the box.

ProfBlunder,

Take a look at your stats in your profile. Maybe some solid Chess Mentor lessons are required.

I was being driven mad by TT, so I decided to go into learning mode and think about tactical problems (get out of "hit and miss"). And also, I have devoted more time to Chess Mentor, which has opened my eyes.

I have entered the French Tournament, so I am preparing for that by reviewing video lessons and articles, and will not go into the Tournament  with my eyes blinded to surprising attacks or defences.

I hope my emphasis on learning tactics (TT in learning mode) and Chess Mentor helps.

If you need to improve your thought processes in a particular area (e.g. Openings), then I would search Chess.com with the simple word "opening" and look for video lessons or articles on the subject. Try to avoid forums which are a less efficient way of learning - head straight for the video lessons and articles, with pen and paper in hand. And watch a video at least 2 times.

I hope my suggestions are of assistance.

I'm not premium member so can't use chess mentor

try to identify your goals and ways to achieve them

goals can be short term, like preventing other side from castling, occupying a key square etc.. or it can be long term like transitioning to a winning endgame

ProfBlunderer,

I can only advise, but I have really found premium membership affords great value for money.

In Australia, it is equivalent to watching 1-2 games of football (which you can often watch live on free-to-air TV or cable), maybe 3-4 visits to the cinema, etc.

But if my earlier comments have made sense, then focus on learning through TT in learning mode, watching videos or reading articles, or searching general topics.

Go to www.qualitychess.co.uk and pick up a few books, and actually put serious studying into them.  Don't just breeze thru it like some trashy novel.

Dont keep it tight... keep it tought 

Try reading Jeremy Silman's book The Amateurs Mind. He played against dozens of his students in different games and positions and asked them to speak their thoughts while he recorded them. Through this, he learned exactly what goes through the amateurs head when deciding what move to play. He then identifies what was wrong with their thinking and helps them to improve. This book is just a bunch of examples of this trying to get people to realize what's wrong with their thought process and how to fix it. It also teaches great chess fundamentals and strategy.

I can eat fi'ty eggs.

Beats me. That's like asking "how do I fix my car?"  to which my response is "What's the make/model/year/ and what needs fixing?"

Next time try describing your current thought process and what YOU think might need correcting.

They help me...  Thanks!

bigpoison wrote:

I can eat fi'ty eggs.

Cool Hand Poison!

k0spe,

Very good suggestion. FYI Silman conducts all/most of the Chess Mentor lessons.

I have just ordered some of his books on Chess. He has excellent Chess mind and explains things very clearly.

Truly, his Chess Mentor lessons covering Tal were better than sex, irrespective of Tal's position (and I am heterosexual). I do not know if it was Silman's explanation or simply, observing the unique brilliance of Tal's play, but I was left in awe.

as i have stated before. everyone has a unique thought process. i think you are confusing lack of experience with thought process.

you need to accumulate experience and only after that pay attention to these minor matters.

change your tought process...by changing your teacher!