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"... In order to maximize the benefits of [theory and practice], these two should be approached in a balanced manner. ... Play as many slow games (60 5 or preferably slower) as possible, ... The other side of improvement is theory. ... This can be reading books, taking lessons, watching videos, doing problems on software, etc. ..." - NM Dan Heisman (2002)
https://web.archive.org/web/20140627084053/http://www.chesscafe.com/text/heisman19.pdf
"... If it’s instruction, you look for an author that addresses players at your level (buying something that’s too advanced won’t help you at all). This means that a classic book that is revered by many people might not be useful for you. ..." - IM Jeremy Silman (2015)
https://www.chess.com/article/view/the-best-chess-books-ever
Here are some reading possibilities that I often mention:
Simple Attacking Plans by Fred Wilson (2012)https://web.archive.org/web/20140708090402/http://www.chesscafe.com/text/review874.pdf
http://dev.jeremysilman.com/shop/pc/Simple-Attacking-Plans-77p3731.htm
Logical Chess: Move by Move by Irving Chernev (1957)
https://web.archive.org/web/20140708104437/http://www.chesscafe.com/text/logichess.pdf
The Most Instructive Games of Chess Ever Played by Irving Chernev (1965)
https://chessbookreviews.wordpress.com/tag/most-instructive-games-of-chess-ever-played/
Winning Chess by Irving Chernev and Fred Reinfeld (1948)
https://web.archive.org/web/20140708093415/http://www.chesscafe.com/text/review919.pdf
Back to Basics: Tactics by Dan Heisman (2007)
https://web.archive.org/web/20140708233537/http://www.chesscafe.com/text/review585.pdf
https://www.chess.com/article/view/book-review-back-to-basics-tactics
Discovering Chess Openings by GM John Emms (2006)
https://web.archive.org/web/20140627114655/http://www.chesscafe.com/text/hansen91.pdf
Openings for Amateurs by Pete Tamburro (2014)
http://kenilworthian.blogspot.com/2014/05/review-of-pete-tamburros-openings-for.html
https://chessbookreviews.wordpress.com/tag/openings-for-amateurs/
https://www.mongoosepress.com/catalog/excerpts/openings_amateurs.pdf
Chess Endgames for Kids by Karsten Müller (2015)
https://chessbookreviews.wordpress.com/tag/chess-endgames-for-kids/
http://www.gambitbooks.com/pdfs/Chess_Endgames_for_Kids.pdf
A Guide to Chess Improvement by Dan Heisman (2010)
https://web.archive.org/web/20140708105628/http://www.chesscafe.com/text/review781.pdf
Studying Chess Made Easy by Andrew Soltis (2009)
https://web.archive.org/web/20140708090448/http://www.chesscafe.com/text/review750.pdf
Seirawan stuff:
http://seagaard.dk/review/eng/bo_beginner/ev_winning_chess.asp?KATID=BO&ID=BO-Beginner
http://www.nystar.com/tamarkin/review1.htm
https://web.archive.org/web/20140627132508/http://www.chesscafe.com/text/hansen173.pdf
https://www.chess.com/article/view/book-review-winning-chess-endings
https://web.archive.org/web/20140708092617/http://www.chesscafe.com/text/review560.pdf
Thanks guys! Your help is much appreciated. 
no easy way to do it dude......... my advice is this
1. learn a response to d4 and e4... i picked the nimzon indan and Scandinavian
2. learn a good opening for black, i picked the evans gambit, its good but flawed if black plays right, so i need a new one too.
3. learn end games, do both of the end game courses on here, that alone will get you alot of point , if you make it out of the opening! see point 1 & 2
4. tactics tactics tactics, its the language of chess, between the opening and end game exists the middle game where you are either preparing for tactics or executing them, or defending against them.
thats all.
my FIDE is over 1500, i have got my bullet over 1500 and blitz, i dont have the patience for longer games online.
From your profile you play exclusively fast time controls. That’s ok if you’re playing chess primarily for fun, and where your results are secondary. But you are unlikely to improve significantly doing this; by playing fast time controls you have little time to think about what you should be doing. If you’re seriously committed to improving, then I suggest that you...
1. Play longer time controls - a higher percentage of your games should be at the longest possible time controls, including daily chess...so you have time to think about what you should be doing...
https://www.chess.com/article/view/longer-time-controls-are-more-instructive
https://www.chess.com/forum/view/general/how-blitz-and-bullet-rotted-my-brain-don-t-let-it-rot-yours
2. Maximize The Usefulness of Your Moves....start to incorporate ideas like these in your play...
http://www.mark-weeks.com/aboutcom/aa06b18.htm
3. Study the game - learn what you should be doing.....
Good Chess Books for Beginners and Beyond...
https://www.chess.com/blog/RussBell/good-chess-books-for-beginners-and-beyond
I would say play a lot, get familiarity with lots of different positions by trying different things, playing in different time controls, etc.
Don't worry about openings, focus on concepts. Play gambits, not gambits, whatever you fancy. Getting breadth is important, as it will allow you to adapt to many situations.
Practice tactics and board vision in game. If you cannot imagine at least a few variations, it'll be hard to determine the best course of action for you and your opponent and assess positions accordingly. Imagination and vision are everything in this game. Just my opinion, still figuring it out 10 years later though
PowerofHope wrote:
Play on chesskid.com if you're under 1400 rating.
No way, I think 《1400 cann't survive in chesskids.com. I guess chess.com should do,
Or something like that.
Look at 10-13 years old girls rating there.🤣😃😄
Practice duh
PowerofHope wrote:
Play on chesskid.com if you're under 1400 rating.
As a personal opinion, do you think "age helps in learning faster"?
Let us say 3 people( age 5, age 25,age 50) with no previous training at all will start 3 months (swimming course/musical instrument course), who do you think will get the best result at the end of training?
here's a take on improving your game. start with:
"1001 brilliant chess sacrifices and combinations" tactics beginner stuff - absorb this stuff, fun!
"chess tactics for advanced players" yuri averbahk think in logic trees. this really improved my game at the time and then I found something that again raised me up in chess awareness.... silman
had to stick this in first, u.s. chess federation can sell you tons of this (study games of tournaments past... books are available. play out the moves)
"how to reassess your chess expanded 3rd edition", to start, Jeremy Silman erase your bad chess ideas and build on a real solid chess foundation. this book is a true teaching resource. MOST CHESS BOOKS CANNOT TEACH YOU, THIS ONE WILL
set up a board, study the books and play. expand your openings. these three books WILL improve your game. when silman speaks to you about imbalances, hot damn I hope you are listening. I did and I found ways to win in very tight games. fighting over a single square, or isolated pawn, or bishop versus knight and knight versus bishop the dogs of war imbalance in chess became easy to understand
choose your path to chess mastery. I can win against a player rated as high as 2000. oh, not always, but I have. he was my mentor. rest in peace Eric Losch. brilliant, played chess, and he showed me the basics. thanks for putting me on the path Eric, I still have your loaned copy of 1001 brilliant chess sacrifices and combinations....
Jul 21, 2018
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jorb8 wrote:
here's a take on improving your game. start with:
"1001 brilliant chess sacrifices and combinations" tactics beginner stuff - absorb this stuff, fun!
"chess tactics for advanced players" yuri averbahk think in logic trees. this really improved my game at the time and then I found something that again raised me up in chess awareness.... silman
had to stick this in first, u.s. chess federation can sell you tons of this (study games of tournaments past... books are available. play out the moves)
"how to reassess your chess expanded 3rd edition", to start, Jeremy Silman erase your bad chess ideas and build on a real solid chess foundation. this book is a true teaching resource. MOST CHESS BOOKS CANNOT TEACH YOU, THIS ONE WILL
set up a board, study the books and play. expand your openings. these three books WILL improve your game. when silman speaks to you about imbalances, hot damn I hope you are listening. I did and I found ways to win in very tight games. fighting over a single square, or isolated pawn, or bishop versus knight and knight versus bishop the dogs of war imbalance in chess became easy to understand
choose your path to chess mastery. I can win against a player rated as high as 2000. oh, not always, but I have. he was my mentor. rest in peace Eric Losch. brilliant, played chess, and he showed me the basics. thanks for putting me on the path Eric, I still have your loaned copy of 1001 brilliant chess sacrifices and combinations....
Nice!
"How to Reassess Your Chess, 4th Edition was designed for players in the 1400 to 2100 range." - IM Jeremy Silman (2010)
I suspect that the appropriate range is not very different for the third edition.
drmrboss wrote:
PowerofHope wrote:
Play on chesskid.com if you're under 1400 rating.
As a personal opinion, do you think "age helps in learning faster"?
Let us say 3 people( age 5, age 25,age 50) with no previous training at all will start 3 months (swimming course/musical instrument course), who do you think will get the best result at the end of training?
At the end of 3 months I think the 25 year old will be best.
how can I get better at chess
hey
Jul 22, 2018
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JaydonCarter wrote:
Hey guys, what's the best way to get better at chess?
Opening Principles:
1. Control the center squares – d4-e4-d5-e5
2. Develop your minor pieces toward the center – piece activity is the key
3. Castle
4. Connect your rooks
Tactics...tactics...tactics...
Pre-Move Checklist:
1. Make sure all your pieces are safe.
2. Look for forcing move: Checks, captures, threats. You want to look at ALL forcing moves (even the bad ones) this will force you look at and see the entire board.
3. If there are no forcing moves, you then want to remove any of your opponent’s pieces from your side of the board.
4. If your opponent doesn’t have any of his pieces on your side of the board, then you want to improve the position of your least active piece.
5. After each move by your opponent, ask yourself: "What is my opponent trying to do?"
Hey guys, what's the best way to get better at chess?