There is no recommended move time, it depends on what type of game you are playing, rapid is best for beginners because it gives you time to think about your moves, the less time you have the quicker you need to move (blitz, bullet). Just try not to blunder and you will be fine
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30-60 seconds in what time control?
You should spend enough time to see the purpose of your opponent’s move and understand the risks of the move you intend to play before you play it.
What are you doing to study the game?

my recommendation is to master 1 opening and play style. I personally prefer the wayward queen and play it in over 90% of my game no matter what. 1 kick 10,000 time philosophy than 10,000 kicks 1 time. You'll improve very quick practicing and improving 1 aspect at a time.

If you take 30-60 seconds per move in the middle game and the end game then you need a long time control. Try 15+10. Even better if you can get some games at 30 minutes or more.
BTW, I do not recommend "The Wayward Queen." It violates basic opening principles. When you are starting out you need to pay attention to basic principles. That opening is easily countered by following principles.
Thank you so much for the advice. I’ll start with 30 minute games and go from there.
As far as what I’m doing to study the game, I’m studying the Italian opening and basic principles and fundamentals.

Thank you so much for the advice. I’ll start with 30 minute games and go from there.
As far as what I’m doing to study the game, I’m studying the Italian opening and basic principles and fundamentals.
Those are good subjects for study. What materials are you using? Books? Videos? Chessable? This site’s lessons?
There’s some good advice regarding a book that covers basic principles well at http://chessskill.blogspot.com/2021/01/advice-for-beginners.html
Thank you so much for the advice. I’ll start with 30 minute games and go from there.
As far as what I’m doing to study the game, I’m studying the Italian opening and basic principles and fundamentals.
Those are good subjects for study. What materials are you using? Books? Videos? Chessable? This site’s lessons?
There’s some good advice regarding a book that covers basic principles well at http://chessskill.blogspot.com/2021/01/advice-for-beginners.html
I’m studying videos (mostly YouTube) and reading books like Fundamental Chess Openings, logical chess moves, and The Chess Bible.
I do not know about Chessable, but I will take a look at the link you provided!

If 40 moves is APPROXIMATELY an average game (it can vary wildly, especially among beginners, but for the rest of us, too), then 30-60 seconds per move is 20-30 minutes for the game; maybe less, since you indicate that's your time AFTER the opening. Half hour games without increment, or 20-25 minute games with an increment sounds about right for you IMHO. You might want to get a feel for average moves per your games. HTH.

I would say play 15+10 or 30 min games at first to improve then speed it up when your reaction time and chess skills improve. Cheers!
edit: DAILY GAMES TOO. Play slow daily games and analyze the position. Daily games can be like puzzles in some situations.

Thank you so much for the advice. I’ll start with 30 minute games and go from there.
As far as what I’m doing to study the game, I’m studying the Italian opening and basic principles and fundamentals.
Those are good subjects for study. What materials are you using? Books? Videos? Chessable? This site’s lessons?
There’s some good advice regarding a book that covers basic principles well at http://chessskill.blogspot.com/2021/01/advice-for-beginners.html
I’m studying videos (mostly YouTube) and reading books like Fundamental Chess Openings, logical chess moves, and The Chess Bible.
I do not know about Chessable, but I will take a look at the link you provided!
Do you mean Irving Chernev, Logical Chess: Move by Move? That’s an excellent book.
If you are serious about learning the Italian, this book is worth your time:
Perfect! Thank you for the excellent advice. I’ll add daily games and check out the book Italian Game and Evans Gambit.
Last questions:
1. How does one study chess from a book (I hope that is not a weird question)?
2. When is it appropriate to start playing in OTB tournaments? Again, I’ve only been playing for 3 months.
Thank you so much for the advice. I’ll start with 30 minute games and go from there.
As far as what I’m doing to study the game, I’m studying the Italian opening and basic principles and fundamentals.
Those are good subjects for study. What materials are you using? Books? Videos? Chessable? This site’s lessons?
There’s some good advice regarding a book that covers basic principles well at http://chessskill.blogspot.com/2021/01/advice-for-beginners.html
I’m studying videos (mostly YouTube) and reading books like Fundamental Chess Openings, logical chess moves, and The Chess Bible.
I do not know about Chessable, but I will take a look at the link you provided!
Do you mean Irving Chernev, Logical Chess: Move by Move? That’s an excellent book.
If you are serious about learning the Italian, this book is worth your time:
Is the book suitable for beginners?

Perfect! Thank you for the excellent advice. I’ll add daily games and check out the book Italian Game and Evans Gambit.
Last questions:
1. How does one study chess from a book (I hope that is not a weird question)?
2. When is it appropriate to start playing in OTB tournaments? Again, I’ve only been playing for 3 months.
How to study from a book?
Get a copy of the games in the book without the annotations (chessgames.com) helps greatly with this if you don’t have chess software. I have ChessBase and large databases, but still use the website.
Play through each game on your own until you believe that you understand the critical points and ideas. Taking notes on your own thinking is particularly useful here.
Then, read the annotations in the book.
This method is similar to that advocated in this review: http://chessskill.blogspot.com/2013/01/logical-chess-book-review.html
Perfect! Thank you for the excellent advice. I’ll add daily games and check out the book Italian Game and Evans Gambit.
Last questions:
1. How does one study chess from a book (I hope that is not a weird question)?
2. When is it appropriate to start playing in OTB tournaments? Again, I’ve only been playing for 3 months.
How to study from a book?
Get a copy of the games in the book without the annotations (chessgames.com) helps greatly with this if you don’t have chess software. I have ChessBase and large databases, but still use the website.
Play through each game on your own until you believe that you understand the critical points and ideas. Taking notes on your own thinking is particularly useful here.
Then, read the annotations in the book.
This method is similar to that advocated in this review: http://chessskill.blogspot.com/2013/01/logical-chess-book-review.html
Got it! Thank you very much for your help!!!
Greetings! What is the recommend game time for a beginner? I’m new at chess (Started studying/playing 3 months ago), and after the beginning game I take around 30-60 seconds per move in the middle and end game, sometimes longer to make a move. Thanks in advance!