How Emotions Can Cost You a Game with Daniel Lona

039 Another chess journey update from your favorite podcast host! Every few months, I serve up a solo show that offers my latest insights and struggles, all from my hard-working path toward improvement. But this isn’t just an audio “chess diary.”I try to bring everything back to lessons we can all use and learn from. Hope you enjoy!In this episode:Why emotions caused an avoidable & heartbreaking loss in my recent OTB tournament.Does a recent 200-point blitz rating increase suggest my chess will soon improve in other areas?The four biggest contributors to my chess improvement over the past 18 months.How OTB tournaments are fueling my fire to become a better chess player.Resources Referenced:Episode 2: Top 7 Lessons Learned After My 1-Year Return To ChessEpisode 7: The Importance of Your Thought Process In Chess (with Dan Heisman)Dan Heisman’s YT Video: Intermediate Time Controls Can Hinder ImprovementPeter Giannotos: Everyone’s First Chess Workbook (Tactics book)John Bain: Chess Tactics for Students--------Want to join my exclusive community for adult chess improvers?Chess Improver Monthly offers:Group coaching & game review from titled players to help your chess.Submit guest questions & private episode discussions for The Chess Experience Podcast.Live video chats w/ me & fellow adult improvers to have fun & stay motivated.Much more!Check out all the membership benefits here.--------->> Join my official FREE club for The Chess Experience on Chess.com<< (PROMOTION)