Advice for a beginner or dummy

Hello,

I started playing chess about 10 days ago. I love the game. Unfortunately, I can only pursue it as a hobby and can not opt for a formal training. (My current level is pretty low: 225). I am following the study plan given in chess.com and have completed the Beginner Lessons. I also play 10 min matches and solve tactic problems regularly. I would like to get some suggestions/guidance on how to significantly improve my game.

Thanks in advance

Janaky

Thanks for the advice Klauer

You need to learn the different tactical themes. Chess improvement is about learning more patterns. You are solving tactics puzzles now, but it will be more efficient if you learn what  are the different tactical patterns. Tactical improvement is important. With an improved tactical ability, it gives you a better chance  to spot tactics that wins material or mate the king. You will also see better the threats of your opponent.  Continue solving puzzles, but study first the link that I will give you.

Study the different tactical themes here.

http://www.chessfornovices.com/whatarechesstactics.html

I will show more  helpful lesson to you. Just message here if you are done studying the different tactical themes.

Thank you for the link jambyvedar. I'll keep you informed of my progress. 

Cheers

I agree with Klauer: Man muss den Weg nach oben klauen.

Opening Principles:

1. Control the center squares – d4-e4-d5-e5

2. Develop your minor pieces toward the center – piece activity is the key

3. Castle

4. Connect your rooks

Tactics...tactics...tactics...

Pre Move Checklist:

1. Make sure all your pieces are safe. 

2. Look for forcing move: Checks, captures, threats. You want to look at ALL forcing moves (even the bad ones) this will force you look at, and see the entire board. 

3. If there are no forcing moves, you then want to remove any of your opponent’s pieces from your side of the board. 

4. If your opponent doesn’t have any of his pieces on your side of the board, then you want to improve the position of your least active piece. 

5. After each move by your opponent, ask yourself: "What is my opponent trying to do?"

Okay. Remember, study the link that I have given!

Don't play blitz. You have no time to think. Play 10 or 30 minutes match

Daily Games, rated or unrated are also an excellent way to learn and improve.