best tips for a beginner

Go through all the built in lessons on this site first. They are there for a reason.

Here are all the tips I have about improvement:

https://www.chess.com/blog/nklristic/the-beginners-tale-first-steps-to-chess-improvement

Welcome to the site and good luck with your chess.

You're welcome.

Start with puzzles and drills.

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

Hello,

To be better at chess is like learning a new language. Study and practice and do it again and again.

Select as few and easy to learn openings as possible: London as white, French FortKnox ( and later Rubinstein) against 1.e4 and Dutch Leningrad (+ later Stonewall) against all other frequent white moves. All these openings are pattern openings with repetitions. Learn them well.

Before EVERY move you do ask these questions to yourself:

1.are there any threats? If so neutralize them.

2.is my development finished? If not make a developing move.

3.can I improve a piece or a pawns position? If so, do it.

Sooner or later you will get winning chances.

And play through a lot of games with your openings and with good comments.

Always set up a real chess board to get a real feel for chess and for concentration.

And no fast chess for a long time. Fast chess is worse chess. One hour minimum.

Hi! My name is Lauren Goodkind and I’m a chess coach based and chess book author based in California. 

Good news!  I have tips to help you improve your chess skills so you can win more games.  

-I  offer a  free beginner’s free eBook on my website, www.ChessByLauren.com in case you are interested. The book is about asking questions before each move.  

-Learn basic tactics such as the fork, discovered attack, pin, and more.  I offer interactive puzzles on my website: https://www.chessbylauren.com/two-choice-puzzles.php  

-I recommend two books for you: “50 Poison Pieces”   and “Queen For A Day: The Girl’s Guide To Chess Mastery.”  Both books are available on Amazon.com.  Both books are endorsed by chess masters!  

-If you are serious about chess, I highly recommend you hiring a chess coach to help you.  

I hope that this helps.