Beginner 101 on how to get better at the game overall
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shoto969
Sep 8, 2022
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So, ive been playing chess now for about 5 weeks now, I’ve done some of the lessons on the fundamentals of chess and im able to beat the 700 bot. But, when I hop into real games im ranked at about 400-ish. So, I was just wondering if there is any good players that could give advice about chess overall, and what to focus on to get better at chess.
@1
Always check your intended move is no blunder before you play it.
It is a little mental discipline.
Hang no pieces, hang no pawns.
When your opponent hangs a piece or pawn, take it.
Sep 8, 2022
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#3
I've played numerous blunders but so have my opponents. You don't need perfect games, not falling apart after mistakes really helps. If your losing a piece, don't give it up without searching for checks or threats or even a pawn to compensate. Lots of times people can play great chess when left to do it without pressure. Always try and apply pressure if possible.
I've found it helpful to review every game right after it's played, try to find the best move at each position, with no time pressure.
Sep 8, 2022
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#5
shoto969 wrote:
So, ive been playing chess now for about 5 weeks now, I’ve done some of the lessons on the fundamentals of chess and im able to beat the 700 bot. But, when I hop into real games im ranked at about 400-ish. So, I was just wondering if there is any good players that could give advice about chess overall, and what to focus on to get better at chess.
If you are up for it, we could play one or two unrated live games together at some points and I could share any post-game observations I pick up on for learning purposes.
In the meantime, here are a few things I've written or recorded which might be beneficial for you to check out 
https://www.chess.com/blog/KeSetoKaiba/opening-principles-again
Improving Your Chess - Resources for Beginners and Beyond
https://www.chess.com/blog/RussBell/improving-your-chess-resources-for-beginners-and-beyond
https://www.chess.com/blog/RussBell
Sep 8, 2022
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#7
it is nothing but memorization really, memorize openings and variations, that is all it takes, you wont make it far by learning via play cause most people have memorized certain openings and traps, that is the sad part of chess, if you dont see it, you dont and you wont, memory is what takes you as far as it gets and that is it, top level guys have talent, and other players just have incredible memory and pattern recognisition, that is chess summed up, there is no magic to it
Leetsak wrote:
it is nothing but memorization really, memorize openings and variations, that is all it takes, you wont make it far by learning via play cause most people have memorized certain openings and traps, that is the sad part of chess, if you dont see it, you dont and you wont, memory is what takes you as far as it gets and that is it, top level guys have talent, and other players just have incredible memory and pattern recognisition, that is chess summed up, there is no magic to it
Getting better at chess has nothing to do with memorisation. Especially not at the beginner level. Your opponent can play move you don't know on move 5 and you will have no idea what to do.
Sep 8, 2022
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#9
Hi! You can be a self made player and study by your own, like you can study by your own any other subject - for instancet a foreign language ,or maths. But having lessons and guidance from someone with knowlege and experienced is of great added value -as it is in the other subjects too. So my suggestion would be you to consider hiring a teacher/coach to help you in the development of your chess skills.
I'm a new Chess.com coach, please check my profile and contact me if interested.
Good luck!