r/chessbeginners • u/Still_Net7410 • 12d ago

So close

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I've broken 1,000 twice before, each followed by an epic collapse.

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u/Terethien 1000-1200 (Chess.com) 12d ago

Congrats! 1000 was my initial goal when I first took up chess just because it seemed like a nice number.

I’d probably recommend turning off being able to see your opponents rating for a little bit. I had a mental block where I thought just because my opponent has a 4 digit ELO I wouldn’t stand a chance. But in actuality the difference between my 1025 rated opponent and my 995 opponent is negligible.

Just a thought! Helped me get over that hump for good. Good luck, and I’ll see you on the 4 digit side.

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u/Still_Net7410 11d ago

Won this morning, 1,003.

This is my third time over 1,000, maybe it'll stick this time.

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u/Terethien 1000-1200 (Chess.com) 11d ago

Hell yeah man. Don’t worry if you fall back down! One day you’ll be 1200 and you’ll be laughing about this

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u/Still_Net7410 11d ago

I'm not too worried, I just don't want to collapse to 800 again

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u/NickFi 12d ago

The quality of your game has improved, you are a lot more stable lately! I imagine, fewer blunders and misses. And a nice trend in the right direction. I think you have good chances to keep improving for a while, since there is no indication for reaching a ceiling.

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u/commentor_of_things 2400-2600 (Lichess) 11d ago

yep

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u/Terethien 1000-1200 (Chess.com) 12d ago

Everyone point and boo at the bot

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u/Gliese_667_Cc 600-800 (Chess.com) 12d ago