I am new

I am quite new to chess. I have not really played it before. And becuase of that I am pretty bad at it. So do you know any where I could get taught how to play or some books or any advice or help?

Thanks!

http://www.exeterchessclub.org.uk/

hey...
maybe you could keep playing here but "unrate" any new game you play.. so you'll learn from experiencing games with others and still enjoy..

another tip.. if you play a new game.. NAME it.. as "beginner.. or new to chess.. etc.." this way.. ppl would know and maybe someone who be looking for you.. 😉

i myself.. am a beginner and learned alot from playing here.. all the best!

Originally posted by jellyfish
hey...
maybe you could keep playing here but "unrate" any new game you play.. so you'll learn from experiencing games with others and still enjoy..

another tip.. if you play a new game.. NAME it.. as "beginner.. or new to chess.. etc.." this way.. ppl would know and maybe someone who be looking for you.. 😉

i myself.. am a beginner and learned alot from playing here.. all the best!

you'll see how much i learned.. just in the next 6 games.. ony..

We're all beginners here, although some of us have been beginners for a long time.

Play through classic games--those played by Morphy, Anderssen, La Bourdonnais, Steinitz, Staunton, Lasker. You'll get a feel for coordination of the pieces, control of the center, mobility, and other strategic themes. You'll also pick up some tactical ideas.

Do a search for "chess" on amazon.com or ebay.com. Or go to your public library and see if they have any books on chess.

I think the best book for a beginner is "LOGICAL CHESS, MOVE BY MOVE" by IRVING CHERNEV. I read it twice and helped a lot. It is a must for a beginner.

Beware of studying the opening, though. That stuff is really meant for expert players. There is no opening that is winning every time, so don't worry about it. Just move your pieces, coordinate attacks, and you'll do fine. If you must study, study tactics--specific tricks of the trade like pins and forks--and endgames--I think you'll understand why it's important to know when a checkmate or a promoted pawn is in your future.

Best of luck,

thesonofsaul

I would recommend "Chess for Juniors" by Robert M. Snyder as a first book.

Originally posted by james47
I would recommend "Chess for Juniors" by Robert M. Snyder as a first book.

Originally posted by chesskid001
In addition to that, I would also recommend Play Winning Chess by Yasser Seirawan

www.farehamchess.org.uk

so as you see from the posts..

"we do learn here".. and not only 6 games do teach a lesson.. ONE game just teaches alot especially if you try and understand each move your opponent is making.. watch.. and learn...

Originally posted by onyx2006
i've seen this Yasser Seirawan guy mentioned a lot here on RHP.

Are his books worth getting? What should I get?