if u have membership, i recommend using the lessons tab, its EXTREMELY helpful. it has like 3000 lessons in the database and its rlly good. there r tactics, concepts, master games, theory, and more.
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Check out this #chess game: Arnavla vs AryanLive - https://chess.com/live/game/5447822094
Dear DarkBubblyFarm,
I could help you with improving all of your skills (openings, strategies, tactics and endgames) at chess. I am an official, full-time chess coach and I have an elaborated training plan for beginners. Let me introduce myself. 
My name is Gabor Balazs. I am a Hungarian FM, fighting for the IM title. My top ELO is 2435. I have been playing chess for 21 years. I won the Hungarian Rapid Championship twice (U16 and U18).
I love teaching chess and it is very important for me that both of us enjoy the lessons beside the hard work. I have pupils almost all the levels from beginners to advanced players (1100-2200 ELO).
You can see a lot of feedbacks from my coaching services here: https://www.chess.com/forum/view/chess-lessons/feedbacks-from-my-services
Why should you choose me?
- I have a widespread opening repertoire (a lot of openings are analysed by strong Grand Masters).
- I have a lot of chess books in PDF and Chessbase format, so I can teach you the main middlegame plans, the art of calculations, famous chess games and the endgame theory.
- I have elaborated, personalized training plans, which help you to improve your skills effectively.
- I help you analyse your games deeply, so you can realise your mistakes and learn from them.
- I am really flexible and hard-working person, the quality of my work is really important for me.
- My lessons are on Skype or Zoom with webcam and screensharing. (Skype ID: balazs.gabor91 ; Zoom ID: balazsgabor1991@gmail.com)
- I give homeworks, so you can also practice alone and I check your solutions in my free time.
- I answer your messages within 1 day, I am not the type of coach who disappears for a week after the lesson.
My hourly rate is 35 USD/hour.
Please, contact me (balazsgabor1991@gmail.com), if you are interested in working with me, I am looking forward to your message. 
Sep 15, 2020
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#5
Analogous progression to that used in training fighters:
1. chess.com lessons section
2. (almost) each followed by puzzle categories matching that lesson
3. anything available in the drills section matching that lesson
4. vs computer (on levels a bit below your average elo) giving you the space and time to setup and experiment within a game context
Basically the progression of
1. theory
2. isolated but variable application repetitions
3. broader situationally-specific simulation
4. in-context application
Your Kermit profile pic rules 👍
1. chess.com lessons section
2. (almost) each followed by puzzle categories matching that lesson
3. anything available in the drills section matching that lesson
4. vs computer (on levels a bit below your average elo) giving you the space and time to setup and experiment within a game context
Basically the progression of
1. theory
2. isolated but variable application repetitions
3. broader situationally-specific simulation
4. in-context application
Your Kermit profile pic rules 👍
QuarteredFOV wrote:
Analogous progression to that used in training fighters:
1. chess.com lessons section
2. (almost) each followed by puzzle categories matching that lesson
3. anything available in the drills section matching that lesson
4. vs computer (on levels a bit below your average elo) giving you the space and time to setup and experiment within a game context
Basically the progression of
1. theory
2. isolated but variable application repetitions
3. broader situationally-specific simulation
4. in-context application
Your Kermit profile pic rules 👍
1. chess.com lessons section
2. (almost) each followed by puzzle categories matching that lesson
3. anything available in the drills section matching that lesson
4. vs computer (on levels a bit below your average elo) giving you the space and time to setup and experiment within a game context
Basically the progression of
1. theory
2. isolated but variable application repetitions
3. broader situationally-specific simulation
4. in-context application
Your Kermit profile pic rules 👍
Thanks mate, I'm gonna get a membership soon. Cheers
Arnavla wrote:
Check out this #chess game: Arnavla vs AryanLive - https://chess.com/live/game/54
Good game, black blundered lots tho
Oliver_Prescott wrote:
if u have membership, i recommend using the lessons tab, its EXTREMELY helpful. it has like 3000 lessons in the database and its rlly good. there r tactics, concepts, master games, theory, and more.
That's what I'm planning to get, cheers
I am pretty bad at chess. Sorta. I just would like to verse some people that can teach me how to get better. Message me if you can teach me some things. Or give me lessons.
Sep 15, 2020
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#12
Everyone's learning methods differ. I'm "old school" and bought several books by GM Yasser Seirawan including: Play Winning Chess and Winning Chess Openings. I read and play along on the board. This helped me immensely. The openings book is great for beginners because it gets into some of the opening theory, but doesn't get too bogged down in the weeds - the perfect balance for beginners.
I also enjoy watching many of his St Louis Chess Club videos on You Tube. When you find what works for you, stick with it. Good luck.
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
Oliver_Prescott I'm thirteen.
Sep 15, 2020
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#15
yay, just wanted to make sure, i didn't wanna coach someone who was like 40 yrs old lol
LOL
IWillBeatYouBoi wrote:
Oliver_Prescott I'm thirteen.
same here, almost 14
If you've played tons of games then you are probably playing too quickly. Fast for fun but slow down to improve. At 1200 you are probably still hanging material and losing out to simple tactics
MarkGrubb wrote:
If you've played tons of games then you are probably playing too quickly. Fast for fun but slow down to improve. At 1200 you are probably still hanging material and losing out to simple tactics
yes u should see my games, i blunder material and resign right away. it's not as bad as it used to be, since I've been playing for about 9 months now, but slipups still do happen
I'm a 1200 player looking to improve, but i just don't know where to start in terms of studying. I do about 15 minutes of tactics daily and play tons of games, but what else should i be studying? Specifically which openings should I try and which endgames should i work on? I would appreciate feedback