In rec.games.chess.analysis Alex wrote:
So I took all of your advice and then read some books. I finally got
my courage back and went to my local chess club to play in another
tournament. But I got clobbered again. They even let me play white
three times for some reason. I did my homework and looked up the
openings; now I know the variations that my opponents played. What am
I doing wrong in my games?? Why can't I beat any of these players at
my local chess club? It is really frustrating...You gotta help me,
please!!!

Maybe you should consider another hobby, not chess?
Especially when you x-post to three groups, at least one of which
is absolutely irrelevant.
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