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maskedconquest

I have a simple goal, Get to 1000 elo. I've had this goal for about 4 years now and have been hard stuck at 700-800 for most of that time.  My biggest problems are that i give up to easy like 80% of my losses are resignations where i blunder pieces or get out played and just give up. These losses make me feel stupid and make me angry. i just want to have fun again and not take losing so personally. I know i shouldn't make a number my goal and instead should focus on improving but each loss each mistake leaves me so bitter and going back to see where i messed up is like a slap in the face and a reminder of how stupid i am. How do i fix this? how do i turn losses into a learning experience instead of getting angry?

ChessPonies

At least you have more than me , I only have 300, I would be sooooo happy if could get 700 or 800

Jagaimo_no_Sami
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egcris

Totally agree. I’m stuck on 650 for ages. Sometimes those blunders are forced by previous seemingly innocuous moves. I’ve got this feeling ~750 is when people is able to think one good move at a time (or very basic 2-move strategies) and above that elo is when people start thinking stronger and less obvious 2+ moves ahead.