Hello can u give immediate tips to improve my rating? I lose a lot and my rating is only 624 in rapid!!! PS I know it is weird but I’m not kidding.
Play more chess.
Guess that's too sloppy for a proper response. I guess it's more important to hang fewer pieces and train basic instincts, which takes a fair share of time and resilience. (I communicated in PMs already)
@Cedur216 said in #4:
> Guess that's too sloppy for a proper response. I guess it's more important to hang fewer pieces and train basic instincts, which takes a fair share of time and resilience. (I communicated in PMs already)
but this is what u achieve after and only after playing more chess
> Guess that's too sloppy for a proper response. I guess it's more important to hang fewer pieces and train basic instincts, which takes a fair share of time and resilience. (I communicated in PMs already)
but this is what u achieve after and only after playing more chess
The most common mistake is to play what, I believe, the ever-helpful Dan Heisman called "hope chess."
Don't move and then just hope it doesn't lead to immediate disaster.
Before touching a piece, think of the move you are ABOUT to make and then think farther. Is there anything obviously painful that your opponent can do NEXT if you make that move? That should be figured out BEFORE moving.
Forgetting that is a mistake not just 600s make. I make the same mistake periodically. You can always tell when, by listening for the sound of my forehead being slapped.
Just taking this one simple step helps a lot of newer players an unexpected amount. I tutor and have tutored beginners from time to time, and so I've seen that it's a useful help. Of course, for ME to be able to help them means they are beginners indeed!
It's a little painful to think ahead. One has to stop and do it. And in blitz, that sort of kills the buzz sometimes. But ... it's crucial. Don't move "too fast."
Don't move and then just hope it doesn't lead to immediate disaster.
Before touching a piece, think of the move you are ABOUT to make and then think farther. Is there anything obviously painful that your opponent can do NEXT if you make that move? That should be figured out BEFORE moving.
Forgetting that is a mistake not just 600s make. I make the same mistake periodically. You can always tell when, by listening for the sound of my forehead being slapped.
Just taking this one simple step helps a lot of newer players an unexpected amount. I tutor and have tutored beginners from time to time, and so I've seen that it's a useful help. Of course, for ME to be able to help them means they are beginners indeed!
It's a little painful to think ahead. One has to stop and do it. And in blitz, that sort of kills the buzz sometimes. But ... it's crucial. Don't move "too fast."
Watch chess videos aimed at beginner players, practice chess puzzles and play longer time formats so you have time to think.
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I would suggest you study tactics,endgames and gain some familiarity with at least a few openings ( I recommend 51 chess openings for beginners by Bruce Alberston which while rather simplistic is still a good resource for initial exposure to the openings). Good luck and good chess :)
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