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 jellyfishhow much can u learn in 6 games?
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.
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
Originally posted by onyx2006Well 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.
i've seen this Yasser Seirawan guy mentioned a lot here on RHP.
Are his books worth getting? What should I get?
Just for your information, I believe his books are
Play Winning Chess
Winning Chess Strategies
Winning Chess Tactics
Winning Chess Endings
Winning Chess Brilliancies
Winning Chess Openings
Winning Chess Combinations