the unpredictability of beginner games.

Hello all. As I am very much a beginner I am finally starting to appreciate some of the growing pains of learning the basics. I still play too fast and it seems to be a hard habit to break. My last game for example shows this very lesson as I should have lost my queen while moving out of check. I almost resigned on the spot but I waited expecting my opponent to take it. He missed my blunder and I was fortunate enough to exchange queens and eventually win the game. Some of these games can get comical. But am still trying to get my basics down and starting to recognize some endgame patterns from my studies. I am trying to learn tactics but I have notice that if I get to the endgame that is were I can often do well. Any opinions on studying endgame vs tactics as a beginner.

You should focus on not blundering first and then plans.

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Are you playing blitz or rapid? Try playing 30 minute rapid. I tried it before and I made almost no blunders, I even got a brilliant move because of it.

Also during the middlegame (hardest part), you should go through the process of checking possible checks, possible captures, and possible attacks. This will help you find a good move.

Also, before moving a piece, just check every single opponent pawn and piece and see if they can see that square. I know it's much easier said than done, even I don't notice it sometimes, but it'll become a habit eventually.

I would recommend focusing on basic chess principles and prioritizing those over tactics. You really don't need tactics beyond basic forks if your rating is below 750. In fact, I think you can get up to 1000 without much tactical awareness.

So when I say basic principles, what I'm referring to is:
Fight for control of the center by placing a pawn in the center - two if your opponent doesn't fight you for it. 
Develop your minor pieces (bishops and knights)
Castle your king to safety by move 10
Position your rooks on open files or supporting a pawn that you can push down the board
Chess is a team game - make sure everyone is participating. If you don't know what to do, try to better position your pieces.

All of these things need to become habits. From there, all it takes to win games is usually waiting for your opponent to blunder something and be able to see it and take advantage of it (and minimize your own blunders). Once you are up material, look for equal trades and try to trade down into a winning endgame.