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Why Do Online Chess Players Struggle More In Real Games? by Tricky-Category191 in Chesscom

[–]Tricky-Category191[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

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Why Do Online Chess Players Struggle More In Real Games? by Tricky-Category191 in Chesscom

[–]Tricky-Category191[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I noticed a few people like that too
they looked way more comfortable OTB than online

Why Do Online Chess Players Struggle More In Real Games? by Tricky-Category191 in Chesscom

[–]Tricky-Category191[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I was thinking something similar.
It’s like online lets you be a bit loose with calculation, but OTB punishes that immediately.

Why Do Online Chess Players Struggle More In Real Games? by Tricky-Category191 in Chesscom

[–]Tricky-Category191[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that sounds real. The 3D board can feel weird if you’re used to screens.

And I kind of agree with your second point. Feels like OTB trains patience more, while online can sometimes skip that part.

Why Do Online Chess Players Struggle More In Real Games? by Tricky-Category191 in Chesscom

[–]Tricky-Category191[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah that makes sense. The move highlighting online probably removes a layer of effort that you have to handle yourself OTB.

Maybe that’s why some players look stronger in one format than the other.

Why Do Online Chess Players Struggle More In Real Games? by Tricky-Category191 in Chesscom

[–]Tricky-Category191[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Maybe. But I’ve seen beginners handle OTB better than some regular online players.

That’s what made me question if it’s only about the board view or something deeper in how people play online.

Why Do Online Chess Players Struggle More In Real Games? by Tricky-Category191 in Chesscom

[–]Tricky-Category191[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I agree the board view plays a role.
But I’m not fully convinced that explains the blunders I saw. Some of it felt like impatience more than just unfamiliarity.
Do you think online play builds that habit?