sanflash training journal

Hello everyone! I started playing about a week ago and already know the basics.

Started training today, did 15 chess puzzles and played 3 games (I have played 7 games so far all lost).

I noticed three things while playing:

1. I take too long while thinking.

2. My tactics are no good.

3. While playing my mind sometimes can't focus and just sits there passively or drifts somewhere else and I can't get deep into the position.

Well I sign off, will continue my training tomorrow, a pleasure to be here.

I read some strategy on the intrnet and it has been really usefull I played a couple games also but not too many.

Hello,

If you are new in chess in my opinion a good way to start is:

1) First you would learn the very basic mates and endgames (the pawn quenning in King Endgames).

2) Study a book of tactics, solve problems and play games (In this moment you are in the good way). 

When you adquire a little experience with tactics you can begin with other themes (openings, strategic etc). 

(sorry I view the day but not the year)