Help With Progression
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Carl0snavarr0
Jun 5, 2020
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Hello. I'm a relatively nee chess player and have only known the rules for about a year, but since then have been studying and have made my way to 1300(this is a new account I made for doing instructive games and forumorposts I'd be embarrased to put on my main). I have a problem, though. Im finding myself a little stuck, and not sure how or what to study to break the 1300 barrier. Any advice beyond simply playing more chess?
P.S. (Im not dismissing the importance of playing more, I'mjust wondering what else I can do)
Jun 6, 2020
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Carl0snavarr0 wrote:
Hello. I'm a relatively nee chess player and have only known the rules for about a year, but since then have been studying and have made my way to 1300(this is a new account I made for doing instructive games and forumorposts I'd be embarrased to put on my main). I have a problem, though. Im finding myself a little stuck, and not sure how or what to study to break the 1300 barrier. Any advice beyond simply playing more chess? P.S. (Im not dismissing the importance of playing more, I'mjust wondering what else I can do)
Read more chess books and take some lessons.
Carl0snavarr0 wrote:
... Im finding myself a little stuck ...
Then it's time to do something you haven't done before. Read a new book, learn a new opening, or maybe play your first OTB tournament (presumably after the pandemic ends). If money permits you can get a coach for paid instructions.
Hello,
In my opinion, chess has 4 main territories: openings, strategies, tactics and endgames. You should improve all these territories at the same time, that's how you could increase your level faster. At beginner level, it is also very important to analyse your games deeply and learn from your mistakes. You can do it with chess.com enginges but it is not enough. It can tell you if a move was good or bad, but can't explain why (and which is the good plan behind the moves). You need to do it with a stronger player or a coach. I am an official coach, who can help you with all these territories. If you are interested in working with me, please, check my profile and if my conditions are suitable for you, you can send me a private message. 
Here, you can find some feedbacks about my coaching services: https://www.chess.com/forum/view/chess-lessons/feedbacks-from-my-services I am looking forward to your message.