Hello, I find its article very interesting, especially about the contingency plan split per "phase" of the game.
However, I find that the most difficult question to answer is not discussed in your message:
Let's assume that on a game I took way too much time to think about a particular move, example 1min to move in a 2-1 game,
and then I lose on time, although i was clearly winning by far,
What process can i implement so I don't do that next time ?
How can I understand what particular situation made my brain freeze ?
How principles can I apply fast so I reduce the freezing ?
Maybe we should build a set of rules that apply under specific situations:
- One example could be: if I have less than 3 seconds of the board, it's better to move fast and lose a piece than try to solve the problem which is: how to keep my piece
What do you think about that ? I would love you to explore on that ideas :)
However, I find that the most difficult question to answer is not discussed in your message:
Let's assume that on a game I took way too much time to think about a particular move, example 1min to move in a 2-1 game,
and then I lose on time, although i was clearly winning by far,
What process can i implement so I don't do that next time ?
How can I understand what particular situation made my brain freeze ?
How principles can I apply fast so I reduce the freezing ?
Maybe we should build a set of rules that apply under specific situations:
- One example could be: if I have less than 3 seconds of the board, it's better to move fast and lose a piece than try to solve the problem which is: how to keep my piece
What do you think about that ? I would love you to explore on that ideas :)
By the way, can you tell us how did you get these lichess statistics please ?
The statistics were compiled manually from Lichess Liga tournaments similar to this one: lichess.org/tournament/Homf4oE4
I used the option to download all games, loaded them into ChessBase and then manually counted game length, reason for loss etc.
As for the psychological questions, the short answer would be that as far as possible I am arguing for systemitising what we are doing (e.g. known repeated openings, standard fast rhythm in the middlegame, standardised checkmate processes). That said in many games we will all find ourselves under unexpected pressures. Even here I think it is normally best to avoid extended thinks. Try just to make a move if you find yourself freezing, using your intuition and experience. Even if it ends up being a weak move, you may well still have chances later in the game.
If I am down to 3 seconds as described above, then I would prioritise making any move quickly. Using time smartly is part of the blitz game and here it would seem to trump material count.
I used the option to download all games, loaded them into ChessBase and then manually counted game length, reason for loss etc.
As for the psychological questions, the short answer would be that as far as possible I am arguing for systemitising what we are doing (e.g. known repeated openings, standard fast rhythm in the middlegame, standardised checkmate processes). That said in many games we will all find ourselves under unexpected pressures. Even here I think it is normally best to avoid extended thinks. Try just to make a move if you find yourself freezing, using your intuition and experience. Even if it ends up being a weak move, you may well still have chances later in the game.
If I am down to 3 seconds as described above, then I would prioritise making any move quickly. Using time smartly is part of the blitz game and here it would seem to trump material count.
For those wishing to see the accompanying videos more easily I have now set up a playlist Improve your blitz chess:
www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcTL4PpB3U6ZOS0kQNwwCMlMVzGveUZ7Q
www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcTL4PpB3U6ZOS0kQNwwCMlMVzGveUZ7Q
Is listening to music bad or good during a game?
I often listen to some music. This helps mask any other distracting noise which might be nearby. Personally I would choose relatively relaxing music with which I'm already familiar.
One very important thing which seems automatic for very strong players like you but is mostly not done by most of amateurs like us.
Thinking on opponent time. Calculate opponent move and your response. If opponent plays what you calculated , you can move fast. And cut down blunders. Spend more time if opponent plays unexpected move.
Thinking on opponent time. Calculate opponent move and your response. If opponent plays what you calculated , you can move fast. And cut down blunders. Spend more time if opponent plays unexpected move.
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There are no easy ways, especially not when you are above 50 years old.
At some point in life you have to stick with what you have achieved.
The alternative is losing points. The problem is that - on a bad day - you can go down much faster
than you can go up - the same principle applies to mountaineering.
At some point in life you have to stick with what you have achieved.
The alternative is losing points. The problem is that - on a bad day - you can go down much faster
than you can go up - the same principle applies to mountaineering.