Upgrade to Chess.com Premium!

Thinking straight

The mind is a strange thing. Focused and clear it can be razor sharp, but defocused and tired it is dull and unreliable. Recently I played a 'defocused' game. Made three major (read: stupid) errors, practically in a row. Pretty unbelievable, as after the first one you say to yourself that this is the one, and only one mistake you're gonna make in the whole game. And than, with astonishment, the second and third are made. It never happened to me before. Sometimes it is really difficult to keep thinking straight ... It was a true nightmare.


Comments


  • 4 years ago

    Buerk

    You said it. When it rains, it pours. That's why elements such as proper rest, healthy diet and physical activity are imperative for even a good chess career! This way, it can be revered as a sport. ~Buerk
  • 4 years ago

    rt70

    sounds like one of my games before i left this week on i beleave on monday really a true nightmare thanks for shareing.   rt70
Back to Top

Post your reply: