just play. it's that simple. put in the reps. take your punches and suffer the losses; everyone no exception must pay his dues. You've got to play dozens and dozens of games, Hanes, to get your feet wet. Books are the opposite of chess; that's bath time for eating bonbons, Ron. Chess is the actual fight; so you need to create your own war stories by jumping into the fray. I saw no games in your archive so stop talking and get playing.
request for advice,tips,war stories,etc.
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thank you for the response. I'm taking your suggestion!
May 16, 2021
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Dear kelticknight4513,
I am a certified, full-time chess coach and International Master, so I have seen it and tried it all.
There are so many ways to get better and I know it can be overwhelming.
You can learn from free videos on youtube, there are books at your disposal that can all help, but they are not tailored to your needs.
One of the most important things you can do is to analyze your games! You must learn from your mistakes! That is a priority. You can't really move on to a new, different topic and learn new ideas if you still make the same mistakes over and over again!
This is where a chess coach comes into the picture. A good coach can show you how to study, what to study, gives you the material YOU need. Naturally, it takes time to use everything in practice, but if you are relentless and persistent you will succeed!
You should learn the main principles in every area of the game (opening, middlegame, endgame). Don't focus on only one part! You should improve your tactical vision as well as it is part of all areas!
This how I built my training program for my students. We discuss more than one topic during a lesson so it's always interesting and they can improve constantly. I give homework too and the right tools to make practicing enjoyable and effective!
Don't worry about your rating and the ups and downs! Just keep on playing and practicing!
I hope this helps. I wish you good games and 100+ extra ratings
Your rating doesn't matter (much). Don't be scared if it goes down.
I,m in need of suggestions (even if its "go away and don't come back".
I really enjoy chess. Not exactly a beginner (that was 64 years ago) a friend taught me how the pieces move but nothing else. I tried learning from books. They were all aimed at serious people who already had a pretty good grip on the game.
Life happened and two kids and decades later I just want to learn to play for fun and socializing. I'm not a Chess for Blood kinda guy . Im currently studdying Maxen Tarafa's 4 book series.
I'd like to hear from other people with similar approach. I'n not wanting to crush anyones ego. Jusst enjoy a game and not lose all the time.
Thanks for listening
Ron Hanes