Beginner!

Hi everyone

 I just joined this website and am a complete beginner at chess, although finding it really interesting and fun so far. I have learned the pieces and how they can move and have been doing the chess mentor and tactics trainer (which I'm not very good at). I even tried playing against the computer - it was a very short game :). My question is, how can I learn more about how to play without being beaten really easily / quickly?? The daily puzzles are too hard for me. Is it worth getting a programme like Fritz or Chessmaster? I think need to learn more before I can actually play anyone.

Thanks for any advice / comments!

Amy

Hi Amy, welcome to chess.com.

I've sent you a game challenge [unrated] and will try and help.  

I would be honored if you accepted an unrated game if you are up to it.

Hi Amy, i am also a total novice in need of some exp. Would luv to play, rated or unrated

try watching high rated players on live chess and copy an opening that you like.  you should get to understanding the ruy lopez look at it in game exporer; simple and effective thats how i started out.  another thing you should note is to look one move past when you think you should.

I found that Chessmaster was very good at improving my playing.  It is flexible to allow for playing agains a wide range of players and the training and tutorials are pretty good.

I am available for training games/discussion. If any newbies have questions, let me know. I love this game and enjoy trying to help people out.

Chessmaster is the number 1 beginner-low intermediate training tool. Period.

http://www.chessclub.com/   www.playchess.com  both of these are realtime chess servers.You can play anything from 1 min games to 3 hour games.They both cost around £20 per year but are well worth it because your game will improve very fast.

oh,and don`t listen to the yanks..Fritz or chessbase is the best chess program(s) i can send you a copy if you email me a postal address..

Regards,

Nick.............