how do I improve my chess

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Jason3000

I have seen other thread before,there suggest buying this or that book,

Jason3000

but what is the other option beside buying books

Jason3000

I have try to use the lesson from chess.com but I just feel like I m not getting anything

VLaurenT

Playing OTB is the best way.

Jason3000

I m new here what is otb

baddogno

These are very well written, and free.  OTB is over the board.  Hicetnunc is suggesting that you join a chess club which is of course the very best way to learn.  

http://www.chess.com/blog/webmaster/free-chess-mentor-courses

TheBeard

You can start by watching the Beginner classes on the youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM-ONC2bCHytG2mYtKDmIeA

But, if I may ask... why are you so against reading books? There are some books that really just don't have an equally-measured counterpart...

Also, I find that I remember what I study from a book with my board much more efficiently than when I simply watch a video.

Jason3000

my money is control by my parents

Jason3000

my parents say is a waste of money

TheBeard
Jason3000 wrote:

my parents say is a waste of money

Edit: Edited because it sounded like a smart-assed comment... my apologies.

If your parents think it's a waste of money, explain to them how much you enjoy chess and how much it can benefit you. Explain that starting early is the best time to learn.

Other than that, all I can suggest is getting a job. Chess isn't the most expensive hobby, so even a weekend job can buy you a lot of books.

MonkeyH

Lots of books are free

PLaying in real life I think is the best option if you don't want to work for it in other ways.

TheBeard
Jason3000 wrote:

I have try to use the lesson from chess.com but I just feel like I m not getting anything

It sounds like you need to start with the basics... maybe the lessons are too advanced for you to grasp at the moment? Perhaps you should start with the basic mating combinations and a focus on a few openings to get you started?

Jason3000

Check out this #chess game: jonas_18 vs Jason3000 - http://www.chess.com/livechess/game?id=1282157128

Jason3000

I have the chess basics,it just that I feel I don't get anything from chess.com lesson

Irisa73

mmm

MonkeyH

Try chessacademy, chess mentor here on chess.com can also learn you a lot. And off course there is always Youtube. 

In that game you played there where a few tactics missed by both sides.

Jason3000

the purpose I post that match is to tell that I have the basic of chess,I just can't get anything from higher level lesson

thegreat_patzer

the best thing you can do with no matter or difficult commitment is to play slower, more thoughtful chess- use the chess mentor lessons- and do tactical puzzles..

if not here, @ chess tempo

- blitz alone is not good for chess improvement and never will be.IMHO.