I virtually always lose games that turn into scrappy fights. I lose my cool, and I end up one move behind, which really annoys me. Can you tell me if there’s a sure-win pattern? Consultation Two: by Mr. ‘Kuon’ Thank you for your question, Mr. Kuon. If you get upset, you play without thinking and also play too fast, so it’s easy for your positions to collapse. Even though you realize you should keep your cool, it’s easier said than done. I don’t know of any sure-win pattern, but the key to winning fighting games is reading ability, so you should train yourself in reading by doing life-and-death problems.