Life In 19x19

here ian example of a loss of mine, 13x13 w/ 9 stones..
http://www.lifein19x19.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=8444

thx in advance

I find I have the opposite problem. Terrible at life & death, but a better eye for strategy.

If you are good at tsumego but suck in games, it means you are not studying the right level of tsumego problems. You need to study problems which are just slightly beyond your level so you can stretch the limits of your tsumego abilities. Of course you also need to practice easy tsumego problems to burn the basic patterns in your mind as well. The difference between "study" and "practice" is that you will spend much more time per problem when you study.

Amelia wrote:Understanding 0: cannot solve the problem
Understanding A: can solve the problem when presented as a problem (and perhaps the one or other hint)
Understanding B: can solve the problem in game when taking the time to read carefully
Understanding C: can solve at glance

I think there is a point like:
Understanding D: That's a problem?

Consider, for example, the humble atari, or when one is stronger, perhaps something like a simple snapback.

How many games have you played against real-life opponents? As a beginner, I find myself lulled into thinking I can solve problems, read strategy, and spar against computer programs. Yet when I find myself across the board (virtual or otherwise) from a real opponent, it's a whole different game. I have found that there is no substitute for practice in face-to-face or virtual face-to-face games. You may simply need to put the problem books down and play more games.