Hey everyone.
I’m sure you get a lot of people asking what to do when they first start playing chess. For the last 3 days I’ve been going from websites to databases to problem puzzles etc. And I think I’m improving a fraction. I can only play as white because it’s probably easier to plan how I’m going to play… But once I finish the opening and got everything set up… It falls apart like a sandcastle and the opponent tricks me with his fancy techniques until I’m completely rear-ended…. And when I watch people’s games, I find it very hard to understand why people do certain moves. But in the middle of the game I’m amazed because that move they did 4 moves into the game benefited them up to their 50th move… It impresses me. So what should I do to improve my game? Any help is appreciated
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Hey everyone.
I’m sure you get a lot of people asking what to do when they first start playing chess. For the last 3 days I’ve been going from websites to databases to problem puzzles etc. And I think I’m improving a fraction. I can only play as white because it’s probably easier to plan how I’m going to play… But once I finish the opening and got eve ...[text shortened]... heir 50th move… It impresses me. So what should I do to improve my game? Any help is appreciated
Need help getting to 1400, when you find it go to page 2 and follow those links and my advice.
After that you can search for need help getting to 1600, read the whole thing.
After that check out my other threads.
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Originally posted by SquelchbelchYes, that's good advice. If you had someone to help you through the game, explaining what the moves mean then a low-rated player would quickly increase their rating. Unless they are IHC or something. Of course in that scenario it would take a lot longer, and the teacher would have to be very patient.
You need someone to PM you & talk you through a game move by move, giving you the reasoning behind each move & what to look for.
That would increase your learning far quicker than reading up on a wealth of info.
Not that I'm suggesting I'd do that of course...
Originally posted by SquelchbelchYeah thats a good idea. I'm by no means a great player but I do seem to have a knack for explaining concepts to people (I'm a teacher by trade after all), and I'ld be happy to play a few games with daniel if no-one else is up for the challenge, and of course, if he wants my help.
You need someone to PM you & talk you through a game move by move, giving you the reasoning behind each move & what to look for.
That would increase your learning far quicker than reading up on a wealth of info.
Not that I'm suggesting I'd do that of course...