Stop hanging pieces and check forcing moves first.

Example: Move 24 vs minispaghettii

Why: In the example, Ne4+ let the opponent answer with Re8, which improved defense and avoided the loose-piece problem. Bxc6 was better than Bd3 because it won material and kept the position cleaner, instead of leaving pieces hanging and missing a forcing capture.

Habit: After every move, do a quick safety check: what became undefended, and what can my opponent attack right now?

Example: Move 27 vs minispaghettii

Why: Rxe5 was too greedy because Qg5+ was stronger: the check forces your king to react and gives the opponent active counterplay. In the other example, Nd5 was safer than Nxf8 because it improved piece activity and reduced the risk of tactics against your king and loose pieces.

Habit: Before every capture, scan CCA: checks, captures, and attacks for both sides.

Example: Move 11 vs medisdj

Why: Kh8 missed Nxe5, which was better because it used a forcing capture and kept the initiative. Instead of a slow king move, the stronger move would have used the tactical chance to win or simplify on better terms.

Habit: Before any quiet move, ask: do I have a check, a capture, or a direct threat right now?