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12 Dec 06
12 Dec 06
Originally posted by Dragon FireMaybe slim your 33 games down closer to 15 - it's very easy to handle.
Mainly because I keep giving away pieces against weaker players then have to spend hours analysing things to try and get back on an even keel.
How can I avoid such exhaustion?
It is easier to just blunder into a mate in 1 as then I don't have to tire myself out trying to salvage things.
13 Dec 06
Originally posted by arrakisi did like that bish sac to fork though
You think you are burned out? Just look at my horrible 10th move against a player rated 500+ points below me!
Game 2868741
Went from a win to a loss in one dumb move. 😠
13 Dec 06
Originally posted by zebanoGee, I feel better now. 😞
I can compete with that!
So as the leader of the french defense clan, I requested that Russ or Chris set up a thematic french tournament which they did. I joined and my pairing in the first round included no one (other than me) above 1300.
To cut to the chase, check out move 9 ...
Game 2827934
after move 9 look at how easily he slaughters while abrely using his extra queen.
Now I am struggling just to advance to round 2
13 Dec 06
Originally posted by Dragon FireI had to learn the hard way. My advice is :
Mainly because I keep giving away pieces against weaker players then have to spend hours analysing things to try and get back on an even keel.
How can I avoid such exhaustion?
It is easier to just blunder into a mate in 1 as then I don't have to tire myself out trying to salvage things.
Have a maximum of 20 games on the go at any one time.
Set a minimum of 7 or 14 day TO for personal challenges, this seems to have the trick of slowing me down at least. Make the timebank the same.
Play opponents -200 points the same as you would play opponents +200 points.
Check the rating graph of your opponent too.
I notice there are more 7 day mininum timeframe clans starting up. i think this will be a continuing trend.
13 Dec 06
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Originally posted by JDK2It doesn't seem to matter what the time controls are.
I had to learn the hard way. My advice is :
Have a maximum of 20 games on the go at any one time.
Set a minimum of 7 or 14 day TO for personal challenges, this seems to have the trick of slowing me down at least. Make the timebank the same.
Play opponents -200 points the same as you would play opponents +200 points.
Check the rating graph of your opponen ...[text shortened]... ere are more 7 day mininum timeframe clans starting up. i think this will be a continuing trend.
I can't stand having games waiting so I must get in there and move. Sometimes I am at work and rushed so don't think, just move. Sometimes my other half is chasing me so I do the first move that comes into my head. Sometimes I think I have a quick and easy win, so I play anything. Then when I have created a mess I have to spend ages trying to extricate myself which is mentally exhausting.
13 Dec 06
Originally posted by Dragon FireAnalyse your move, write it in the notes section, close the game, come back the next day or a few hours later and run your error check. You'll eliminate 90% of your blunders. I migh add that, sound as this idea is, it's REALLY hard to make yourself do it every move!
Mainly because I keep giving away pieces against weaker players then have to spend hours analysing things to try and get back on an even keel.
How can I avoid such exhaustion?
It is easier to just blunder into a mate in 1 as then I don't have to tire myself out trying to salvage things.