Read books with lots of game analysis, or stuff with openings, endgames, tactics, etc. Don't even purchase them, just borrow from your local library. Libraries have a surprisingly good selection of chess books.
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Thank you very much I will check my library next time is there anything else that I can do beside analyze my game that would help
These 25 free ChessMentor courses are among the best written and yes, they are free. Don't be afraid to go back and review them as well. Enjoy!
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I have done the courses already and I have no money to upgrade my mebership
There are all kinds of chess videos for free on youtube. There's a lot of crap but some outstanding presenters as well including the prestigous St. Louis Chess Club. Have you ever checked out NM Heisman's web site? I'll give you a link to 10 years of his monthly chess columns.
http://danheisman.home.comcast.net/~danheisman/Articles/Novice_Nook_Links.htm
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