Losing is part of the game of chess \u2013 it’s inevitable. But losing because you blundered is incredibly frustrating<\/a> and makes you want to through your mouse (or chess pieces<\/a>) through the room… at least that’s how I feel often times. So in this article we’re going to try our best to make you stop blundering (as often) in chess, by giving you concrete tips and strategies. Let’s dive in!<\/p>\n A blunder in chess can be defined as a critically bad move or poor decision, usually out of carelessness or negligence, with detrimental effects. Losing your queen without compensation would be a good example of a blunder, as it usually leads to a lost position.<\/p>\n While we usually think of blunders as bad moves, they can also come in other forms. Most notably would be a resignation<\/a> in a winning position, or not taking advantage of a clear mistake your opponent made. But in this article we’re going to focus on you can\u00a0avoid bad moves<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Let’s set the right expectations upfront: You’re not going to stop blundering. <\/strong>Everyone makes mistakes in chess, they’re literally unavoidable. Even the best Grandmasters<\/a> in the world routinely lose games because they blundering. For example, here is Magnus Carlsen blundering for almost 10 minutes straight:<\/p>\nWhat is a Blunder?<\/h1>\n
Managing Expectations When Stopping Blunders<\/h1>\n