How to get better at 10-min games

I've been playing a handful of 10-min games to challenge myself. Normally I take a long time to make a move, considering all possible angles and consequences of making a move. I realised that 10 min games doesn't really allow for 'deep thinking' time unless you're okay with losing on time limit. I've noticed that the less I resign and just go with the flow of a game, the more chance I have of a) fluking a win or b) learning something about it that helps in the next game.

What are your tips for the 10 min games? Do you have a set of go-to moves to achieve checkmate or just go with the flow and hope for the best?

You should average 15 or 30 seconds a move and if you take to much time you might lose on time.

Here's a way you can improve. Play 3-4, 5min blitz games in a row before you play a 10 minutes rapid. Once you play couple of 5 mins games in a row, take 10-15 min rest. Like close your eyes and rest for 15 mins. Then, play a 10 min game. This time, it will feel much slower. 

Repeat this cycle. 

tip to improve 10min games: improve your chess understanding overall

Sounds like what you're asking is if there are shortcuts to hacking your rating. The answer is no. Go get a good chess book and study. You can improve over time with practice but it will take much longer. The only potential shortcut to chess improvement is getting a good coach and that won't be cheap. 

Nope. I interpreted correctly. You asked for "go to moves" to improve in 10 minute games. There is no such thing as "go to moves" to improve in chess. If you want to improve in this game read some good chess books, watch educational content on youtube, or get a coach. Anything short of studying the game will lead to stale results. Ask the countless people on this site with sub 1500 ratings why they can't improve. I bet you'll get much different answers than you get in this thread although the question is the same but in reverse. 

The only other equitable advice your have received from your post is to play slower time controls which should be a given. GMs usually require hours to play their best game in official events. If you're new to chess or a beginner then you know that playing ten minute games isn't going to help you improve. 

It's not easy to play 10-minute games, considering that time needs to be taken when playing moves. Some possible things you can do include the following (not all will agree with me though).

- Play longer controls. However, this may not appeal to many players due to stalling by opponents.

- Play even shorter controls to adapt to the time control. However, this may also not appeal to many players since it may lead to poorer quality of play.

- Endgame recognition. As the endgame reaches and time runs low, the ability to deliver the checkmate blow becomes important, assuming that opponents play out the games until checkmate.

- Tactical recognition. There is no need to see tactics moves ahead, but you must be familiar with the more basic one-move or two-move tactics. This allows you to edge out ahead of our opponents in terms of the number of pieces or the superiority of the position. This also allows you to evade a potential tactic by your opponent used against you.

- Ability to play out "reasonably good" moves. Time is an essential factor in games, so you should not spend too much time trying to find a "best" move when time gets really low. The move must, however, be good when viewing the entire position of the board.

- Analyse your games alongside the time taken to see each move. You can then observe the trends in the time taken per move, to see where you would spend the most time on during games played. For example, you may have consistently taken 2 minutes to decide on a move in a complicated position. This allows you to fine-tune your time management for future games.

Also, each game will always be a learning experience regardless of the outcome of the game. Do not get demoralised over lost games; take it as a stepping stone forward.

I gave you great advice. You chose to take it personally even though you claim to have been playing chess for many years yet you have little to show for. Nothing is going to replace a good chess book or a coach. There is a some good content online but its rather scattered and rarely dives deep enough into topics. At the end of the day, your ability to play well in a ten minute game (or a 1 minute game for that matter) is a reflection of the knowledge you have accumulated. You don't know what you don't know and the only way to learn it is to study. Chess has virtually infinite possibilities and its not possible to improve without studying general concepts. I'm sorry you find this condescending but its the truth. I hope you get a good chess book and improve as you wish. Best of luck!! 

10 Min Games are great