by playing the game
how do you get better at chess?

Consistent practice is key to improvement. Watch games played by stronger players, either in person or online. Don't get discouraged by losses; instead, view them as opportunities to improve. Stay positive, be patient and celebrate your progress.

No. Actually it's advised to play longer game so you'll have more time to think and analyze your moves. You're not playing chess just to be faster, but you play to know what you're playing.

Play as much as possible. Daily move games. Sit down in a quiet place with your chess board and a book such as "Zurich International Chess Tournament, 1953" and play through each game. Chess is not a game where you just automatically improve. It takes time and a willingness to study basic chess principles.
how do you get better at chess? for people just starting