Why do you have to pay just to get good at chess?!

SO WHAT DO YOU WANT US TO DO ABOUT IT??!

Stop whining and buy a $3 chess book and read! Thats why in 650+ today!

grow up. Either pay and support the author or find a way to get the books/videos for free, and stop whining.

You're not advancing because all you're playing is speed chess. Even in your daily games you're moving fast. No amount of lessons free or paid for is going to help you improve until you slow down, study each position and calculate. Speed kills in chess and driving.

It seemed to me that to make progress and get pass certain thresholds in your learning curve, you need help and drilling. Whether you have to pay for it, depends on your brain and, most obviously, on the time you can or want to spend on it. And for most of us, time litterally means money and is taken at the expense of our family at some degree. I decided to get a membership to get some structure and continuity, but in fact a significant part of my pleasure is to review my games and sneak through the internet for tips. Some youtube tutorials are very well done and give interesting advice. Even though, I am rarely able to apply these in my games.

May be AI tools like chatgpt might be helpful. It has the stockfish solver inside from what I understood.

Isn't ChatGPT famous for making illegal moves?

May be. I was thinking on cut/paste a game in the chat window to get comments.

I would rather pay a fee than be forced to watch ads, personally.

i would not, personally

Only the sun goes up for free

Chess originated in India around the 6th century CE as the game chaturanga. It spread to Persia (modern-day Iran) and then to the Arab world, eventually reaching Europe by the 10th century. The rules and set design evolved over time, reaching their current form in the 19th century. Chess has been called the "royal game" due to its popularity among the nobility and has seen a surge in popularity during the 20th century, with professional and state-sponsored players competing for world championship titles. How to Play: Board: The chessboard is composed of 64 squares, alternating in color (light and dark). Pieces: Each player has 16 pieces with specific movement capabilities: King: Moves one square in any direction. Queen: Moves any number of squares in a straight line (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally). Rook: Moves any number of squares horizontally or vertically. Bishop: Moves any number of squares diagonally. Knight: Moves in an "L" shape (two squares in one direction and then one square perpendicularly). Pawn: Moves one square forward (or two squares on its first move) and captures diagonally forward. Objective: The goal is to checkmate the opponent's king. Checkmate: When the king is under attack and has no legal move to escape the attack. Notation: Chess games can be recorded using algebraic notation, which tracks piece movements and game progress. Benefits of Playing Chess: Cognitive Enhancement: Chess improves memory, planning, and problem-solving skills. Brain Activation: Both hemispheres of the brain are activated during play, enhancing neural communication and cognitive function. Concentration: Chess requires focus and attention, improving concentration abilities. Reduced Symptoms of Brain Conditions: Studies suggest that playing chess may help reduce symptoms of certain brain conditions. Social Interaction: Chess brings people together from diverse backgrounds, fostering social connectio

Ye no I'm just a beginner that is terrible at chess. Posting for achievement

Pay to win

ngl this goes to all sports, not just chess and some website, stop complaing, and suck it up.

Yeah, imagine playing football with $1 ball and shoes.

Or learn how to download stuff for free (spoiler alert: almost all college students pirate their textbooks)