Looking at your first game, what do you think you did wrong in the game?
How do I get better at chess?
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thereturnofthesnowfox wrote:
Looking at your first game, what do you think you did wrong in the game?
The first game was pretty solid until I (black) blundered my rook on move 15, then it made it really improbable for me to win that game
Mar 14, 2026
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#4
That's certainly the major mistake. What other mistakes do you think you made in the game? Both before and after blundering your rook.
thereturnofthesnowfox wrote:
That's certainly the major mistake. What other mistakes do you think you made in the game? Both before and after blundering your rook.
Honestly, I think it was a loss cause after that so I have no clue.
Mar 14, 2026
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#6
if u need help with chess read my forum the link is
https://www.chess.com/forum/view/for-beginners/how-to-get-better-at-chess-7
yatish8020 wrote:
if u need help with chess read my forum the link is
https://www.chess.com/forum/view/for-beginners/how-to-get-better-at-chess-7
tysm
Number one tip is never make a move with no plan. every move needs a reason and plan. Stop playing moves just for the hell of it or because it looks right. You need to know why it looks right
Mar 14, 2026
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#9
Try the stonewall opening. Use it as a guide to become a better player. Its an easy opening that will help u understand chess basics and principles
Mar 14, 2026
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#10
First you should learn more openings. It can give you more choices.It is also important to consider your style. For example, if you like attacking you can learn the Greenfield.
Then you should also solve varieties of chess puzzels, including middle game, end game……
APQZ wrote:
Number one tip is never make a move with no plan. every move needs a reason and plan. Stop playing moves just for the hell of it or because it looks right. You need to know why it looks right
True, true Adrian
Frieren-0 wrote:
Try the stonewall opening. Use it as a guide to become a better player. Its an easy opening that will help u understand chess basics and principles
Ty!
liumingye wrote:
First you should learn more openings. It can give you more choices.It is also important to consider your style. For example, if you like attacking you can learn the Greenfield.
Then you should also solve varieties of chess puzzels, including middle game, end game……
Ty!
Mar 15, 2026
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0rm5f wrote:
yatish8020 wrote:
if u need help with chess read my forum the link is
https://www.chess.com/forum/view/for-beginners/how-to-get-better-at-chess-7
tysm
your welcome
Mar 15, 2026
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#15
Only play 2-3 15 mins game/day and analyze them thoroughly.
NO BLITZ/BULLET
30 mins tactics training.
Stop hanging pieces even at risk of playing passively
Do this and soon you will back over 500 then you can worry about opening & endgames
doctorpsb wrote:
Only play 2-3 15 mins game/day and analyze them thoroughly.
NO BLITZ/BULLET
30 mins tactics training.
Stop hanging pieces even at risk of playing passively
Do this and soon you will back over 500 then you can worry about opening & endgames
Thank you! Working on learning the Indian game right now. Had two brilliants in a game just now with 39 accuracy due to 8 "blunders" (tactical oversights)
Study → Practice → Fix → Repeat
This is the framework I use with students I coach.
I used to be a 500 elo but I became rusty so now I am around 200-300 range. (I know kind of horrible) I want to get better at chess but I need some tips? Can you give me tips on how too?