We're in similar situations. I'm 64 and coming back to chess after many decades away. I've found Daniel Naroditsky's "SpeedRun" videos on YouTube to be very handy, especially the earlier ones in each "run" where he gears his explanations to lower-rated players.
Just started playing at 65 years old
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Jun 3, 2023
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Welcome to the world of chess 
We have several people at my local chess club who are over 65 and only started playing chess recently. It is a great game to get into at any age.
I've been playing chess on chess.com for about 6 years now. If you ever want someone friendly to "chat chess" with, or even play some casual games for learning, I'm usually open to making time for that.
KeSetoKaiba wrote:
I've been playing chess on chess.com for about 6 years now. If you ever want someone friendly to "chat chess" with, or even play some casual games for learning, I'm usually open to making time for that.
I'd really like that. Thanks so much. How would we proceed ?
First thing to know is: don't worry about your rating. If you get better, your rating will go up, but focus on playing well and having fun. Improvement will come on its own as you get more familiar with the game.
Secondly, don't jump into memorizing openings or anything, but do learn the fundamentals of chess, such as: piece development, knights before bishops, control the center, maintain your pawn structure, king defense, and don't move your queen early.
Started last year at 67.🤪 I have really been hitting it since October. My rating continues to trend up.
Onlysane1 wrote:
First thing to know is: don't worry about your rating.
Great advice. I'm not concerned at all about my rating. Yes, just general play and board awareness is my priority right now. I swear I'm the homer simpson of chess.
LOL Thanks for your reply.
Thanks man, I'll take a look
Jun 3, 2023
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I'm starting out at 61 after not playing since I was a child. Check out the club Geezers. They are a really nice bunch.
Jun 3, 2023
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I’m just starting at 58. Have multiple sclerosis and in side all the time now alone…🤦♀️👩🦽🎱…. So me and my dogs are learning ( painfully bad chess player).
Tracievarble1 wrote: I’m just starting at 58. Have multiple sclerosis and in side all the time now alone…🤦♀️👩🦽🎱…. So me and my dogs are learning ( painfully bad chess player).
I'd be delighted to play you sometime Tracie. We can both go realllyyyyyy slow
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
Good luck and have fun! If you want to take your game to the next level, here to help.
Jun 4, 2023
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kenwilkes wrote:
Looking for suggestions and encouragement.
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Anyway, just being friendly and any advice or suggestions appreciated!!!! "
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I relate to everything you wrote in your opening comment. I don't play well enough to give advice. After the commonly experienced internet searching for instruction, I stumbled on a youtube channel..."chessbrah extra" with a playlist of videos called "building habits". A younger fella, grandmaster Aman Hambleton, plays on chess.com on an account that he purposely limits to a low ELO rating, beginning at 400. He explains all of his thinking as he wins AND loses. Gradually his rating improves, but only after hundreds of games. Watching these video lessons has been the most instructive and enjoyable method I've found to further my understanding on how to play chess.
The videos are long...approximately 2 hours. There are edited versions on his other youtube channel "chessbrah". But the full length videos are more thorough and so he keeps them on the alternate channel "chessbrah extra".
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8N8j2e7RpPnpqbISqi1SJ9_wrnNU3rEm
GabeMiami10 wrote:
Russbells blog on tips for beginners and beyond is good. His blog on chess books is good too.
Is that on Youtube? Thanks
Jun 4, 2023
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kenwilkes wrote:
GabeMiami10 wrote:
Russbells blog on tips for beginners and beyond is good. His blog on chess books is good too.
Is that on Youtube? Thanks
I think they meant the hyperlinks posted in post #12 of this thread currently.
no hi dont
I'm 61 and haven't played in decades. Some stuff I learned in Bobby Fisher teaches chess has stuck from all that time. So I would recommend that book.
It's great to see so many people starting.
I have a theory that older players (such as myself) tend to be worse with faster time controls (like I am). Does anyone else think that this may be likely?
Just looked at some of your games and here are some tips. Don't take my word for it as I'm not too amazing at chess.
1. Never resign unless you're 100% sure you'll lose, aka never, as draws are likely if the winning player is not paying attention.
2. Always promote pawns to queens unless you have a good reason not to.
Happy playing!
Looking for suggestions and encouragement.
I'm having fun ! I've got the basic moves down and I'm trying to cut down on blunders and mistakes. I can beat snapfish level 2 with a few suggestions. I read stuff and watch a lot of YT.
Danny the bot coach is my best friend!!
I struggle with seeing the whole board and I miss a lot of opportunities especially end game.
I like the Italian opening.
Anyway, just being friendly and any advice or suggestions appreciated!!!!