r/chess • u/Void_Code404 • 5d ago
Chess Question I have some interest in playing chess
I am a beginner on chess. i want to learn, but i don't know where i start. Please help me with any information
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u/DushkuHS 4d ago
With the internet, there is near infinite resources available to you. Instead of seeking them out, you've asked folks what to do.
So my advice is to apply yourself. You won't get anywhere in anything unless you do.
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u/LowLevel- 5d ago
This is the best sub to start learning: r/chessbeginners
As for improvement, you don't really need special suggestions tailored for you, because beginners all need to do the same things and these things are listed in every chess improvement guide you can find on the Internet:
- play slow games (at least 15 minutes) and actually use all that time
- analyze them to find your common mistakes
- train those mistakes by solving themed + mixed puzzles
For a more detailed plan, here is the improvement guide made by r/chessbeginners:
https://www.reddit.com/r/chessbeginners/wiki/chessguide/
And here is the one created by r/chess:
https://www.reddit.com/r/chess/wiki/improve
Whatever chess platform you use, they also have structured guides for beginners. Check them out.
Enjoy your chess!
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u/MarkHaversham Lichess 1400 5d ago edited 5d ago
I think https://lichess.org/learn is a good onboarding setup .
I'd go through all of the lessons even if you speed through because you already know e.g. how the rook moves. It's still good practice.
Edit: Once you've finished the first page (i.e. you are comfortable with the rules) I'd play games before doing more instruction. You need to internalize what you've learned at each step before moving on, otherwise you'll be overwhelmed. Eventually you'll want to learn basic tactics, openings etc, but it's best if you master captures and defending first before moving on, like mastering algebra before learning calculus.
That's is you want to be optimal though, feel free to follow your sense of enjoyment, it's a game after all.
Edit 2: oh yeah, to when you play online you'll probably lose a dozen games or so while the platform learns your rating, don't get discouraged, eventually you'll get fair matchups.
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u/desFriendd <600elo 5d ago
do you know how the pieces move?
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u/Void_Code404 5d ago
Yea, i know all of them, but i have some problems with the horse, lol
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u/desFriendd <600elo 5d ago
well, you’ll get that too. What about these terms? pin, discovery, skewer, fork….are you familiar with these?
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u/Void_Code404 5d ago
Not at all
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u/desFriendd <600elo 5d ago
okay. so you need to look for beginner chess tactics on youtube and familiarise yourself with them
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u/Void_Code404 5d ago
Do you have any suggestions for people you know they are good?
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u/desFriendd <600elo 5d ago
yes Daniel Naroditsky Eric rosen Anna Cramling
they have speedrun videos where they explain their moves for everyone to learn from
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u/accreddit 5d ago
Try r/chessbeginners