First, I recommend playing games with longer time controls. With confirm move on. Daily games are great for this exercise. Second, ask yourself three questions during each move, and jot them down on a notepad if needed. 1-If your opponent could move right now, where do you think they would go? (CCT) Choose two moves you believe they would make. 2- Choose three moves to counter their actions. Select the one that is both safer and more forcing. (CCT) 3 - Make your choice, then ask yourself: what did I leave hanging? If you write this down in a notebook and follow it for every move, you'll play much better. The key is to keep doing it consistently for each move. Over many games, really, a lot, it will become a habit. Once you reach that point, start shortening your time control until you're playing at the pace you want. After each game, try analyzing it on your own without using an engine, and jot down your thoughts during key moments. This can be really helpful. Then, turn on the engine to review and check your analysis. Hopefully, that will help you play much better, but it will take discipline to make it happen.

I just beat a 2k player on Chess.com!!! Highest victory ever! It was an unrated game but still! His piece movement was really good near the end but I had to defend. I sealed the game with a Skewer! I did miss a few idea's earlier on. https://www.chess.com/analysis/game/live/174443233862/

Has anyone used Chessigma? If you paid for it, what were your thoughts on the AI coach and Woodpecker tool they have?

I sweat to god I am too stupid to play this game. I'm done. Cancel me from this room. Ban me please. I don't get it. I'm done!

Hello from the UK! I am 77 years old this year and obsessed with chess. I started learning in 2020 and probably sit somewhere between 1400 and 1500 elo on a good day 😊. The problem is I get very anxious when playing. I don't know why that is so I tend to avoid it. Wish I didn't!🤷