How do I get better at Chess?
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Volleyball_is_Best
Dec 17, 2023
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#1
I am at about Elo 600 and I dont know how to get better and because there are so many good players out there I wanted to ask ya'll for help
Please give me advice
Reviewing every game you play here is a good place to start. Also, play at a long enough time control so that you can give your moves some serious thought, which will make the feedback from Game Review more meaningful.
Dec 17, 2023
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#3
The biggest reason people struggle in lower-level chess is because of blunders. They make them in almost every game.
A mistake can instantly put you in a bad position, no matter how well you played earlier: if you had great opening knowledge, great positional skills, great endgame skills, whatever; a single mistake can change everything (you lose a piece or get checkmated).
So, how do you avoid blunders? Follow this simple algorithm:
While avoiding blunders is crucial, I also share a few basic principles with my students. These principles help them figure out what to do in each part of the game - the opening, the middlegame, and the endgame. Understanding these simple principles is like having a map for your moves. I provide my students with more advanced algorithms that incorporate these fundamental principles. When you use this knowledge along with being careful about blunders, you're not just getting better at defending. You're also learning a well-rounded approach to chess. Keep in mind, chess is not just about not making mistakes; it's about making smart and planned moves to outsmart your opponent.
