Help, I just started chess on April 1st because I wanted to finally learn chess.

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So when I mean I just started chess, I mean I only know the pieces names and how they move. So please rate and give constructive criticism on my most recent match against Martin.

Reminder- Please, Please don't give hate or slander me, etc, you get it right.

Here's also my very first game-

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ThinkSquareChessAcademies wrote:

For your rating and experience level, you played very well! Congrats! Most of your mistakes are simple tactical ideas, which can be fixed with consistent puzzles practice. If you are able, you can join our group chess lessons for a small fee. Several students have progressed hundreds of rating points over the past few weeks. PM for more info.

Thank you, where can I see information on your chess group.

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Welcome to chess! Really cool to see someone dive in with this much curiosity and openness. You're already doing something great: reviewing your games and asking for feedback — that’s one of the fastest ways to improve.

One thing I liked in your games: the way you keep the tension in the center after playing e5/d4 instead of immediately taking the pawn. That’s actually a very mature instinct — it’s a concept you’ll see in many advanced openings like the Sicilian, where you wait for your opponent to commit first. Holding tension can lead to stronger central control or tactical opportunities.

Personally, I’ve always learned better visually, so I ended up building some visual chess opening posters using decision trees and real data (win rates, popularity by rating, etc.). If you ever get curious about openings down the road, feel free to check it out: mychessposters.com.

Keep playing, reviewing, and enjoying. You’re on a great path already — and you’ve only just started!

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So when I mean I just started chess, I mean I only know the pieces names and how they move. So please rate and give constructive criticism on my most recent match against Martin.

Reminder- Please, Please don't give hate or slander me, etc, you get it right.

 

Here's also my very first game-


APRIL FOOLS, oh wait no it isn't.

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for your first games you play pretty well

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Nice. I advise you to start chess lessons, puzzles and analyze games.

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yeah

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Hey Friends who wants to talk!!!!

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i agree. but chess.com is not the place for politics.

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Thank you all for your feedback.

I bought two chess books today: Checkmate by Ben Graff, and Key Elements of Chess Tactics by Georgy Lisitsin.

Also, when spring break end should I join the chess club, yes I'm a student. I won't disclose my personal information.

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Welcome to chess! Bots are useful when starting out, but I recommend playing against people as soon as you have the courage. The style of play between low rated bots and low rated people is very different. Bots aren't vulnerable to tactics the same way humans are, so they encourage a different playing style.

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Zadieiskind wrote:

Trump sucks!!!!!

i agree. but chess.com is not the place for politics.

"i agree"

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Improving Your Chess - Resources for Beginners and Beyond…

https://www.chess.com/blog/RussBell/improving-your-chess-resources-for-beginners-and-beyond

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My most recent game:

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I'm going to play real people now.

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Hi there,

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Oh, okay thank you very much.

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My most recent game:

I see why ur 400 now

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AGC-Gambit_YT wrote:
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My most recent game:

I see why ur 400 now

Damn, that hurt. I just started buddy, also I asked nicely for people to not be a brat for no reason.