01 May 07
Ok, so, for the first time ever, my rating has taken a massive plunge.
I truly don't believe I'm playing any worse than usual. And I don't think it's because I just went member.
It seems that I am simply not getting any opportunities to show off my tactical abilities, and when I do, I get 'unlucky' and hammered right back.
I'll post a few recent games, let me know what you think.
01 May 07
Ok well here's one to start
Game 3492601
Just when I marked this game off as a win, I get crushed.
01 May 07
Originally posted by ih8sensat move 22 you should have taken the knight. It opened the file for your rooks to attack the queen and the bishop you took was already trapped anyway and could have been sacked anytime. That is my humble opinion anyway, but wtf do I know...my initials aren't cms.
Ok well here's one to start
Game 3492601
Just when I marked this game off as a win, I get crushed.
01 May 07
Originally posted by ih8sensI didn't think Black was necessarily winning at any stage in that game. White played his attack better and deserved the point.
Ok well here's one to start
Game 3492601
Just when I marked this game off as a win, I get crushed.
As for getting past losing streaks - I usually play a few games against much weaker opponents to remind myself what winning feels like!
01 May 07
Originally posted by Fat Ladyexcept when that tactic backfires and you get kicked by the little guy!! (re: David vs. Goliath, et.al.)
I didn't think Black was necessarily winning at any stage in that game. White played his attack better and deserved the point.
As for getting past losing streaks - I usually play a few games against much weaker opponents to remind myself what winning feels like!
01 May 07
Originally posted by ih8sensthere's no such thing as an 'unlucky tactic'. you either play it correctly or you blunder. you have all the time in the world, so make sure you don't blunder it.
Ok, so, for the first time ever, my rating has taken a massive plunge.
I truly don't believe I'm playing any worse than usual. And I don't think it's because I just went member.
It seems that I am simply not getting any opportunities to show off my tactical abilities, and when I do, I get 'unlucky' and hammered right back.
I'll post a few recent games, let me know what you think.
01 May 07
Originally posted by shortcircuitWhen I'm in a bad losing streak I wouldn't dream of playing David, I'd ask his little sister who's only just learnt the moves for a game!
except when that tactic backfires and you get kicked by the little guy!! (re: David vs. Goliath, et.al.)