Newbie


Lots of stuff here to learn and help improve your chess...especially for beginners...
https://www.chess.com/blog/RussBell

MalSlau, have fun exploring the site. There is much to learn here, and much simply to enjoy. Click on all the buttons you can and have fun doing it. Check out the Master Games under "More," read some articles under "Learn," and play some games under "Play." If you're nervous about playing a live person, take the pressure off and play one of the many computer opponents where you can ask for hints or take back moves. This is a terrific site to spend your time learning and playing. If you have a spouse or a job or a house to clean, though, you may want to avoid it.

Welcome to chess.com; always nice to see new members just starting chess
This resource might be of use when starting out; it also avoids memorizing openings.
https://www.chess.com/blog/KeSetoKaiba/opening-principles-again

Welcome to the site, I hope you will have a great time improving your game. Here is something that might help you out:
https://www.chess.com/blog/nklristic/the-beginners-tale-first-steps-to-chess-improvement
My name is Mallory, and I am a complete newbie to the game of chess. I know the basic moves for the pieces, but I still have much to learn.
(Before you ask, yes, the Queen's Gambit piqued my interest. I also got a chess set for Christmas, too)