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@Diaconu_Teodora try playing with longer time controls (classical, correspondence 2 days) and set the confirm move on so that you can have more time to analyze and find the best move.
@Diaconu_Teodora but most importantly is to practice tactics, focus on it, how to break open the position, when to. Don't waste your time focusing on the opening as the opening doesn't really matters, middlegame matters as it will bring the result to the endgame. When your opponent makes a move, try asking yourself: "what is the point of that move? Does it threatens anything to my pieces? Is this a mistake that allows me to gain advantage? Is there any weakness to my pieces?" And when you make a move, double check it, check all your opponent's pieces if they attack any of your pieces after your move. But keep in mind finding a good move is not an easy task as sometimes the result is completely different that what you expect, that's why it is better to calculate various move rather than only one move. I am also trying to force myself to do that but sometimes fail, that's why everything requires practice to perfection.
Let us look at an example

You play your queen too soon
You play your knight to the rim
You play the same piece twice
You play too fast. Haste makes waste

Lasker gave 4 rules in his "Common Sense in Chess"
1) Play only your e- and d-pawns
2) Play knights before bishops
3) Do not play the same piece twice
4) Do not pin knights with bishops

There are exceptions to all of these, but if you adhere to those common sense rules, you will be fine

If you want to get better at standard chess, then focus on that i.e. no variants
No bullet, no blitz: First crawl, then walk, then run, then sprint.

"When you see a good move, wait, do not play it, you might find a better one." - Lasker
@Diaconu_Teodora

@Matthew94 's advice is solid, and you'll definitely improve and start to notice a positive impact on your game. It's also a lot of work.

If you just want to win more than you lose, the best solution is to play people much weaker than you.

You should also think of rules as suggestions; if you're playing OTB, make sure you move your pieces so they aren't firmly in the center of the square so you can 'adjust' them advantageously! Heck, try and sneak some of your captured pieces back on the board! It's called a level-up, and there's no reason why your opponent shouldn't have to double-tap your knight to make sure it really stays off the board.

If you're playing here, then little things can make all the difference. Ask for takebacks whenever you notice a stronger move. Spam draw offers if your opponent doesn't accept your takeback. Never accept your opponent's takeback offer - even if it's a clear slip. His loss is your gain!

Hope this helps!!
@Diaconu_Teodora
Your best ratings (still below average though) are with correspondence chess and Racing Kings.
Going for slow time control and focusing on Rapid, Classical, Correspondence chess is a good idea.
Especially with corr. chess you can take your time and on Lichess you are allowed to use opening books and endgame books during corr. chess games.
Also, do not resign too fast, especially when your opponents do not have, say, 500 rating points more than you.
Not resigning very soon can also teach you to fight and grab schwindle or counter attack chances.
Especially with low rated players there is higher chances that they blunder material or checkmate.
And study chess, learn the basics.
For example with these free of charge books :
www.chessable.com/chess-basics/course/27081/ (Chess basics)
www.chessable.com/endgame-bootcamp-with-john-bartholomew/course/33597/ (Endgame boot camp).
Getting a chess coach or chess buddy is also an idea in your case.

Good luck & have fun !
I'm sorry, you are just bad. Play more real life chess.

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