Start with the KIng's Pawn 1. e4
NEW TO CHESS
This book is exactly what you need. Ignore the title. https://smile.amazon.com/Advanced-Chess-Usborne-Guides/dp/0746006179/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1514640356&sr=8-1&keywords=advanced+chess
To start off with play e4 and learn a sensible reply to e4 as black other than e5 as if you play e5 you'll likely get bombarded with traps and playing something like c6 won't contain many traps.
Hello fellow chess player, I would recommend that you check out these openings and pick one that preferably starts with 1. e4: http://chesswinning.com/10-best-chess-openings/
Also, if you want to invest in some chess books, here is a list of some of the best: http://chesswinning.com/7-best-chess-books/
You should also get used to analyzing your own games for mistakes and the games of grandmasters as well. Here's how to do it: http://chesswinning.com/7-best-chess-books/
The Complete Idiots Guide to Chess is a great book for beginners.
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Thanks a lot everyone for the tips..
What do you guys think about Sierawans books? would you recommend any of them for a beginner?
@Afghan1991, check out this study guide for people who are new to chess: http://chesswinning.com/chess-study-plan-for-beginners/
@Afghan1991, check out this study guide for people who are new to chess: http://chesswinning.com/chess-study-plan-for-beginners/
this is exactly what i was looking for.. a big thank you!
So i finally manage to learn how all pieces move..
now am confused on what to learn next? what openings are great for beginners? as there is so many to pick...
please leave as much tips as possible..