Play a few "low stress" games?

For whatever reason I get incredibly nervous at the idea of playing a random opponent. Looking for someone, or a group, who are interested in playing rated games with maybe a bit of friendly banter and analysis together afterwards?

you may want to get used to it by just playing random people until you feel more confident in your chess skills. try switching to zen mode so you don't see a rating and just focus on chess.

Hm, good idea with Zen mode!

ik ben altijd wel in voor n rustig potje schaken met wat slap geouwehoer, voeg me toe :)