If you really started three months ago this is a good game! IM within 3 years is too high a goal. Making progress is more realistic. Study tactics each day for 15 minutes, read good books (John Nunn), play otb-games with hard opposition and analyze those games with stronger players and the opponent.
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May 17, 2015
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I've been using a free download--Lucas Chess--to analyze my games. It shows me where I went wrong in a game and what the correct moves are. Very interesting and I now find that I am winning more games since I've been doing this!
Thanks for your encouragement, I'll be sure to look into that. other than that, could you suggest how to keep up a offensive play and give tips on do's and dont's on midplay.
Okay, I'll try looking into this program.
@ simpleChess007
In your Last game against D-ROY123 (1242) You were playing the French Defence than you made a mistake at move 3.
If you play the French Defence when they push their pawn forward like that you want to play c5.
The Goal is to attack d4. Usually they will respond with the move c3 to defend their pawn. Than you play Nc6 adding more pressure on the d4 pawn.
I didn't see such an forceful move in that position. I thought of capturing the d5 pawn by using two knights to capture it. sorry, I was too stupid... 
Thanks for the suggestion. I'll make sure to push up the C5 pawn while playing the french defence.
I highly recommend getting at least a gold membership, some of the tools on chess.com can be really helpful(I used to have diamond)!
Make sure you know all the different endgames and how to win them.
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Queen and King vs. Rook and King
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Pawn and King vs. King
- Rook and King vs. King
Those are the most common ones you will have to learn. More advanced ones can be learned later.
Start studying basic openings. Maybe not EVERY opening in existence, but at least YOUR opening.
Also, you should try to find an opening that suits you. When I was at your rating(along with almost every other player), I used to play 1. e4, but now I play c4 as my first move.
Watch a lot of master games! You get to see their ideas and will be able to apply to your own games.
Study tactics, this is vital to breaking that beginner level of chess.
Lastly, play a lot! A lot of getting good at chess(and any basically game for that matter) is through experience. Play live chess, online chess, chess against your friends, chess against yourself(it actually works).
I wish you the best of luck progressing through the ranks!
The French Defence can be very easy to play as a beginner.
All you normally do is attack d4. If they push the pawn to e5.
You can see by my highlights were your pieces go.
You have pawn on c5 to hit d4.
You bring knight to c6 to hit d4.
You bring queen to b6 to hit d4.
You bring other knight to f5 to hit d4.
It is a simple plan. If you win d4 than e5 becomes weak and than you attack e5.
If you with d4 and e5 than you have strong pawn center and can try and start pushing your center pawns to make a new queen.
Very simple plan.
So now you know the plans and idea's of the line. An now you know 6 moves of opening theory. I think you are all set now. For a little while at least. You can always do more research on the French defence. It is a solid line against 1.e4
yes, I didn't consider the possibility for 3.e5 in that position. I could have removed it if I had access to the backrank ( not sure if it's the right term ?) of the opponent. could you recommened some good openings ? I only know two openings pretty well though, I don't get the chance to play them since my opponent forces me to play a different opening at most situations. by the way, I'm 14.
I have looked at some master games thanks to the article in chess.com , I also know the endgames you're mentioning thanks to chess mentor. 
Be3 can add more protection to the d4 pawn , wouldn't that spoil our entire plan of capturing the d4 pawn ?
I also forgot to mention some important beginner idea's.
The below link will help you. It will teach you how to come up with a chess plan or schedule. You have to have a routine if you plan on becoming a stronger player. You will need a work out schedule.
http://www.chess.com/blog/X_PLAYER_J_X/chess-plan-for-beginners
The below link will help you. It will teach you the value of each piece and how much they are worth. It is very important concept to learn. The reason why is becuase it will help you think outside of the box. It will also help you realize how even though some pieces are considered stronger. In some cases mathmatically they are not that strong or their could be compensation of other sorts.
http://www.chess.com/blog/X_PLAYER_J_X/chess-piece-relative-value
The below link will help you. It will show you my repertoire that I used when I was a beginner. If you wish you could try and use it I don't mind. If you don't want to use it that is OK. The reason I created it was to help people come up with a repertoire for themselves. It will show you how a repertoire looks like. Once you see how a repertoire looks like you than can begin to make one of yourself filled with the lines you love to play.
http://www.chess.com/blog/X_PLAYER_J_X/chess-repertoire
The last link I have for you is of a chess line. I believe it can be simple/easy as well. Also since you are a beginner you may love to attack your opponent. An the below line lets you do it effectively. I think you may like it. If you don't like it than that is OK. It is just something to think about. It is played against the Sicilian Defence. Which if you do not have a line to play against the Sicilian Defence maybe it can help you.
http://www.chess.com/blog/X_PLAYER_J_X/understanding-the-grand-prix-attack
I hope all of that helps have a great day and good luck.
simpleChess007 wrote:
Be3 can add more protection to the d4 pawn , wouldn't that spoil our entire plan of capturing the d4 pawn ?
Very good question my friend. I have an answer for you 
Double Attack the bishop can't guard it all
6.a3 is the only hope white has if they do not play it. Black is just better. In like all variations. An the funny thing is your opponents will probably play Be3 to defend the pawn. So now you know what to do to beat them.
yes, you're right. I was too dumb to notice it. Thanks for all the links, I'm sure that they will be useful for me.
My major disadvantage is that, I always don't concentrate the match on the opponent's perspective. I always focus on one thing, either attack (or) defense. If I initiate any one of them then, I completely ignore the latter. I should improve my concentration skills to be consistent on all the match and prevent such inaccuracies. again, Thanks for your help.
simpleChess007 wrote:
yes, you're right. I was too dumb to notice it. Thanks for all the links, I'm sure that they will be useful for me.
My major disadvantage is that, I always don't concentrate the match on the opponent's perspective. I always focus on one thing, either attack (or) defense. If I initiate any one of them then, I completely ignore the latter. I should improve my concentration skills to be consistent on all the match and prevent such inaccuracies. again, Thanks for your help.
No my friend you are not dumb. You are just a beginner. There is no shame in being a beginner. An you can ask me questions if you want too. Its perfectly OK. That is how we all learn to become better chess players by asking questions and getting answers. In fact, Your opponents will probably play those Be3 moves. Be3 seems like a very logical move to guard the d4 pawn. You will not believe it but I use to play Be3 as well than my opponents punished me the same way I showed you. An you will know how to handle opponents who play Be3 now. So you see you are not dumb you are simply learning and improving.
My last recommendation is to play long time control games. If you have trouble in concentration. Maybe the solution is to play long time controls and try to force yourself to focus. An since you have alot of time you can use some time when you lose concentration to try and refocus again.
Yes, I feel a lot better playing 15\10 matches compared to 5 minute matches. It helps me focus on a lot more things but, it will really hurt you mentally if you make careless blunders even on longer time control matches. Take a look at my first match, I was tempted to resign after knowing that I will be one knight down. Though, somehow I managed to rebound back and win the game becuase of my opponent's blunder.
I will look into some of your other articles when, I have a free time.
simpleChess007 wrote:
Yes, I feel a lot better playing 15\10 matches compared to 5 minute matches. It helps me focus on a lot more things but, it will really hurt you mentally if you make careless blunders even on longer time control matches. Take a look at my first match, I was tempted to resign after knowing that I will be one knight down. Though, somehow I managed to rebound back and win the game becuase of my opponent's blunder.
I will look into some of your other articles when, I have a free time.
Well you made a tactical blunder that is true.
However, I thought your opening was not so bad. I mean your opponent played 3.d3 than he moved his same pawn against at move 6.d4
Very odd.
Its good to play it out sometimes. You never know you may get lucky people make mistakes all the time.
wow, very exhaustive XJ. ty. I'm a big fan of the french- so I'll make sure I look thoroughlty through your notes.
@ the OP. I'm a big fan of the idea; that until you stop hanging peices you will struggle to win games against higher players. You hang a peice in the first and third game.
in the first the opp correctly takes it; leaving you down a peice at the start. in the third game, the opp decides to sac a peice, than takes you hung peice. so far as I can see (lightly analyzed); the sac is unsound.
I played another blitz game, 5 minute match this time. reviews and opinions are highly appreciated
I want to know whether I got better at the midplay.
also, I want to know whether I made any bad choices (or) wrong moves at the match. I'm really bad at lower time control matches, I was pretty happy that I got the win without any noticeable blunders.
why is this so complicated play , have fun learn-it's a game
ok the new game...
move 21. he hung his queen- so missing that was a bit of a blunder. I think there's instructive pychology in a that. You're definitely showing strong motivation to see blunders and avoid them... but you can't look at chess as only NOT making mistakes. A great offense also helps quite a bit with defense.
my question would be, since your a beginner, how much have you studied with tactics? expect as you rise in rating; for your opportunties to be a bit harder to see...
Hi, I'm a fellow chess player who just got started with chess 3 months ago and I like this site quite well since, It provides almost all the facilities even for a newbie like me.
normally, I play defensively making sure that I have made no blunders (or) inaccuracies Though, I do accept that I make many blunders most of the time. how to play in a more offensive approach ?
also, how to procced to the next level in chess. What should I do ? I have little to no opening knowledge and can come up with small little tactics at very rare instances. here are three of my recent matches for understanding about my play.
It would be great if you could provide more information on how to improve my play and get more progress on the offensive play. I also want to become a IM atleast within three years, is it possible ? every opinions are appreciated. though, please keep it constructive. Thanks