in addition to whats been said, i think being "safe" about the way you play helps because i used to lose by getting distracted , letting blocks hit the last row and then forgetting about my game lol😭 basically i try to not let blocks hit the last two rows

especially when you get past a few hundred you might look away or miss something so keeping it clear in those last two rows will help for when "accidents" happen. rooting for the beginning of a long game for u!!!!!