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MiaUnicorn
Nov 21, 2016
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Nov 21, 2016
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When I need a quick intro into anything I read a glossary. You can take the Wikipedia chess glossary, go through the terms and you'll be ready to understand a lot.
MiaUnicorn wrote:
Is it best to just play as much as poss or is it better to read a lot first about the game before playing I'm not sure which way round to try!? Thanks, Mia xx
I think that for a begining player it's most important to play a lot. Most of the stuff you read won't be much help if you keep missing simple one move threats.
If you are ambitious and have time you could of course also study a little but begin with the simple things. Learn the opening principles (but not concrete variations!), some of the simplest endings (begining with basic chekmates if you haven't learned them already) and practice lot of (simple) tactics.
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Nov 21, 2016
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MiaUnicorn,
Welcome. The game is vast and basically infinite. So other than that, no problem.
I think you should do what you like doing. If that's playing, play. If that''s studying, study. The best mix is probably to do a little of both.
Especially, study your own games after you lose. Try to see where you lost. Try not to do that again.
stuzzicadenti wrote:
Hi Mia. Let's play a game, send me a challenge and I would be happy to accept, I can teach you the basics and it's easy to learn the more advanced ideas gradually from there. A well known saying about chess is that it's easy to learn but very hard to master. But everyone starts off walking before they can run!
Really?
Shwmae Mia. your best bet is to play games and learn by your mistakes as you can see they are a friendly lot on this site and you've had lots of good advice. what you do not want to is read book after book and fill your head with to many tactics. as one member said just set yourself personal goals. chess is like all games and sports its the playing and enjoying and making friends. perhaps we'll have a game one day. enjoy chess.com
stuzzicadenti wrote:
yes, that is common knowledge. everyone starts at the same place and works their way up. Or are you some kind of wise guy?
Nope, 11 months ago I was 803
Playing against a computer at the hardest level for a while can help. No personality issues, just straight analytical trial and error. Review some games see where you can do better (especially defense} the computer will most likely win no matter what you do, so you know that going in. See you're not really trying to win just improve. Try to develop your own style.
Playing against a computer at the hardest level for a while can help. No personality issues, just straight analytical trial and error. Review some games see where you can do better (especially defense} the computer will most likely win no matter what you do, so you know that going in. See you're not really trying to win just improve. Try to develop your own style.
Nov 21, 2016
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If you are truly feeling overwhelmed, I mean REALLY overwhelmed, I would ease up on the sockpuppet accounts. And also start off playing bullet, get as many games under your belt as you can.
Mia, one thing I learned is don't worry much with reading chess books for now, as they may become boring and will only confuse you and the books might be put aside at the shelf for a long time. just practice the lessons here on the site, tactics, tactics, tactics, play long time games, avoid blitz and bullet, tactics, tactics and tactics. :-)
Welcome to chess.com, good luck and enjoy yourself!
MiaUnicorn wrote:
I just posted in another post about this but really I can't believe how much there is for me to learn it seems I didnt really know the game well at all now I've looked into it here. Its really overwhelming I have no idea where to begin with this!!!
Is it best to just play as much as poss or is it better to read a lot first about the game before playing I'm not sure which way round to try!? Thanks, Mia xx
The basics of each phase of the game
Opening:
Follow the Opening principles:
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Control the center squares – d4-e4-d5-e5
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Develop your minor pieces toward the center – piece activity is the key
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Complete your development before moving a piece twice or starting an attack.
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Move pieces not pawns.
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Castle
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Connect your rooks
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By move 12, you should have connected your Rooks, or be about to do so.
Middle game:
When you have completed the Opening Principles, you are now at the middle game. Now you need to formulate a middle game plan. The middle game is a very complicated part of a chess game. A simple way to develop a middle game plan is to perform the following steps.
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Scan your opponents 5th, and 6th ranks (3rd, and 4th if your black)
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Look for weak pawns, and or weak squares.
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Weak pawns and squares are Pawns, and squares that cannot be defended by another Pawn.
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Knights are excellent pieces on weak squares.
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When deciding on weak squares, and weak Pawns to attack, the closer to the center the better
End game:
Start with the basics:
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Learn basic mates – KQ vs. K, KR vs. K, KRR vs. K
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Learn Opposition, and Key Squares
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Learn basic King and Pawn endings
Before you make each move, ask yourself: "Are my pieces safe from being captured?"
After each of your opponents moves, ask yourself: "What is my opponent trying to do?"
Go to Google, type in "chess tactics" hit enter. Severaal sites will pop up including chess.com, check them all out there will be couple tt you will like.
Nov 22, 2016
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Some good advice here. Lots of ways to learn. I think you also may find some of chessnetwork's videos on youtube to be helpful. He is a good teacher. Especially for beginner and intermediate players.
Nov 22, 2016
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#19
Stop looking at her cleavage and you'll realize that Mia hasn't even played one game. 'She' is trolling you.