Just a few weeks ago, I was 1780 going to 1800 and now I'm 1720 and dropping fast. Wonder where my mojo went. U1500 players have even defeated me. Defeated? Me? It got so bad I honestly thought i wont be able to win another game anymore (Ten game losing streak can do that I guess).
It doesn't hurt so bad, not like before when i was really hooked on chess, but it still hurts. You know, I've been analyzing with Bahus and Practicing at CTS. But when I was losing I started questioning whether all the things I've done was in vain.
I feel like rocky. Old and washed up. Someone life beat over and over again. I'm slumped in the canvass bloody and writhing in pain. I need to stand up, Stand up boy! Stand up!
I really hope I defeat some 1700 player soon. At this point, even a 1600 player will do :) - Otherwise I'd get a gun, point it at my temple and.. return the gun to the closet.. har de harhar!! I wont kill myself for a game you know. I'm not as crazy as that..
But its not a good start for the year (Chess wise)
Start playing cc. I have scored 54+ 4= 3- against low rated players.
Good for your confidence!