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ThePrinceOfPawns1
Jan 18, 2024
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I started playing a month ago and am really enjoying myself. Having recently drawn two games because I made mistakes getting to checkmate with bishops and one rook, I know there are basics I need to improve on but otherwise am not sure what I should be trying to improve.

My main focus has been on getting better at taking risks and knowing when to exchange or sacrifice and that has been fun, but it’s probably not going to improve me massively.

Anyway, just wondered if anyone with experience (whether it’s a year, or a lifetime playing) could take a look at a couple of my recent games and give me a bit of advice?
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massimocucca
Jan 18, 2024
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#2

I am giving you general advices without looking at your recent games. Here is what i would do, in chronological order.
- learn opening principles
- learn and practice tactical patterns
- learn general strategic concepts and try to use it in your games
- study an opening repertoire focusing on the general idea and plans.
- practice tactic even more
- learn more advanced strategic concepts and start analyzing your own games
- mooooore tactics