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How can I get better at chess?
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kittychipy
11 days ago
0
#1
earlier today I played in a tournament and lost to someone rated in the 400s how can I get better please let me know
Josh11live
11 days ago
0
#2
You were underestimating the 400 too much. Even though your opponent is 300 points lower than you, you should keep focus and never look away.
Go here in this forum and check the table of contents to see chess tips and annotated games and see something you want to check.
https://www.chess.com/clubs/forum/view/chess-tips-and-annotated-games#comment-118650434
MahidMessi
11 days ago
0
#3
Best tip never go easy on the opponent
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