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?
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!
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.
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.
"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?
Well based on rating, you seem to be on the upper limit for the audience for Yasser Seirawan's books. They are generally meant for those under 1600. However, if you know you have a weakness (endgame, strategy, etc.) then you maywant to get the induvidual Seirawan book for it. On the whole however, you are probably to advanced for it.
Just for your information, I believe his books are
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01 Aug '06 12:45
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