Climb from 600 to 1500 Elo

How to Improve from 600-1500 ELO on Chess.com by @TheUnidentifiedWolf

600-800 ELO
Start simple. Open with 1. e4 or 1. d4 and stick to solid setups. At this level, basic openings like the Italian Game and the Four Knights Defense work well. Tactics are key here—train with puzzles daily.
- Recommended Opening: Italian Game
- YouTube Guide: Search GothamChess "Italian Game"

800-1000 ELO
You’re improving, so add some variety. Learn the London System for a solid structure. Practice pinning, forking, and checkmating patterns.
- Recommended Opening: London System
- YouTube Guide: Search GothamChess "London System"

1000-1200 ELO
Step it up. The Queen's Gambit works well here, but mix it with the King's Indian Defense when playing black.
- Recommended Openings: Queen's Gambit, King's Indian Defense
- YouTube Guide: Search GothamChess "Queen’s Gambit" or Top Chess "King’s Indian Defense"

1200-1500 ELO
Openings get deeper at this stage. Master the **King’s Indian Defense** for black and stick with your favorite opening for white. At this point, understanding strategies like pawn structure and piece activity is crucial.
- Recommended Opening: King’s Indian Defense, stick with London or Queen’s Gambit
- YouTube Guide: Search Top Chess "King’s Indian"

Bonus Tip
Puzzles are still great, but focus on applying tactical ideas to real games. Practice rapid or classical formats to develop your strategic thinking.