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moonfire420
is it possible for me to improve and learn more about chess without purchasing a premium or a IM's chess course?
4KnightsOfTheApocalypse

Youtube

Ollixter
Igor Smirnov’s course is free
Robalero

Another vote for youtube here, ChessVibes or Gothamchess are both great, free, and have some great lessons for players a bit beyond the beginner level.

landloch

Don't forget about library books

insane

i mean paying definitely makes things easier but i learned chess from my schools library books and youtube.

insane

i would recommend igor smirnov

EnCrossiantIsBrilliant
Robalero wrote:

Another vote for youtube here, ChessVibes or Gothamchess are both great, free, and have some great lessons for players a bit beyond the beginner level.

The fritz variation of the fried liver!!!!!!

ChessMasteryOfficial

Learn and apply the most important principles of chess. - (core of my teaching)
Always blunder-check your moves.
Solve tactics in the right way.
Analyze your games.
Study games of strong players.
Learn how to be more psychologically resilient.
Work on your time management skills.
Get a coach if you can.