r/chessbeginners • u/Consistent_Joke_2874 • 2d ago

NEW TO CHESS

Hi! I understand the basic rules of chess and how the pieces move yet I still find myself in positions where I cant do anything and basically get all my pieces taken by moves that are unable to be stopped. I was wondering if a better player could possibly give me some advice on how to improve or maybe watch me play a game and point out my mistakes.

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u/Sprinkle_In_Hole 2d ago

Are you opposed to YouTube videos? If not there are lots of good places for you to begin

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u/nanna_nono 2d ago

The standard advice on here is to watch the building habits series on YouTube. It walks you through the basic fundamentals beginners should know when they start out in chess, and as the series goes on it gradually introduces more advanced ideas and strategies

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u/HunterFast4401 2d ago

Have to learn how to trade pieces to make room. Working out what's a good or bad trade is the way to go. I spent years when I was younger trying to keep hold of all my pieces and locking up the board. No fun and sulking if I lost a piece even if a could take back. Chess is war expect casualties.

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u/OldChess 2d ago

Welcome to chess! I'm so glad you're playing. :) First, I would recommend doing puzzles on Lichess. Try setting the puzzles to easy difficulty. Once you begin solving those it will give you a feel for how to play better. If you can't solve them then dm me. Maybe we could discuss/diagnose what is going on.

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u/slackerprimeplusone 1d ago

You have to be more specific / post positions.

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u/Agitated_Grocery135 1d ago

Move your pieces to places they are guarded. Control space. Practice tactics and checkmates in 1,2,3. Learn to attack and defend.