It's been a while since I posted a rapid game - simply because I did not play any. In recent weeks I have started to play speed chess games (5 minutes per person), because one of my weaknesses in rapid games is that I use more time than my opponent, and get into time trouble, with nervousness ensuing. By training myself in speed chess, I hope to counter this issue. So far I've played eleven speed chess games, starting with five wins in a row, then three losses, and most recently three wins. I think it is working, as I tend to get more relaxed during these games. We'll see how it goes when I return to the rapid format.
