I have heard a lot of differing advice on how to improve at chess. Right now all I am doing is playing lots of 3/2 blitz games. Is there a better way to improve? Thank you to everyone who responds.
play even more blitz
hyperbullet also helps.
Also the chess.com forums are great for finding advice.
Just do a bunch of puzzles, understand openings, use some but not a lot of gambits. Watch some lectures on youtube. Watch games and analyze each move by yourself. For example if some super strong GM sacrifices a pawn think about why he did that (is it for rapid development, better center control, or for another piece later in the game). Use this if you want.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLXYjOKeyT-KCwK09Bvvxwg/featured?view_as=subscriber
Saw a book by GM Yasser Seirawan recommended on first page. I would second that along with several other of his books, Winning Tactics, Winning Strtegies, and Winning Endings. He also has many many great videos on You Tube, as well.
when you stop whining to your mommy, you'll find improvement
Thank you for that informative comment. It was very helpful.
Play in person for money. It doesn't have to be much. 5$ for example but you'll never want to lose.
I think that playing blitz is inappropriate for a beginner, because it doesn't give you enough time to think. If you want to improve then train tactics every day.
i dunno
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Asparagusic_acids wrote:
I have heard a lot of differing advice on how to improve at chess. Right now all I am doing is playing lots of 3/2 blitz games. Is there a better way to improve? Thank you to everyone who responds.
play even more blitz
hyperbullet also helps.