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so uh, this question is actually puzzling me out but I have to say this first.
I love how lichess gives premium lectures for free and I support that really, but I feel REALLY bad at chess despite that I know probably decent numbers of opening from matches I have seen tho I usually experiment with openings sometimes.

I watch a lot of chess videos on daily basis and know basic moves and opening, but I struggle learning new things and playing with actual players sometimes especially under a very limited time window.

and also to add, I always like playing chess with CPUs cause it's offline and also not chaotic to predict and improvise.

so any genuine advice would be appreciated

so uh, this question is actually puzzling me out but I have to say this first. I love how lichess gives premium lectures for free and I support that really, but I feel REALLY bad at chess despite that I know probably decent numbers of opening from matches I have seen tho I usually experiment with openings sometimes. I watch a lot of chess videos on daily basis and know basic moves and opening, but I struggle learning new things and playing with actual players sometimes especially under a very limited time window. and also to add, I always like playing chess with CPUs cause it's offline and also not chaotic to predict and improvise. so any genuine advice would be appreciated

LDanarkos

#2

Learn opening general principals, do tactics puzzles, study opening theory (use the analysis board), watch lectures, and play more.

Sholmes49

#3

Dan Heisman's channel is useful to improve skills.

dOnYa1386

#4

@Faresspeed 1. WORK HARD
Chess is a game of skill. That means it requires lots of hard work. Schedule times for practice, reading and studying.

HAVE FUN
Because chess is so demanding to play, it’s easy to forget to simply have fun while sitting at the board. Smile, laugh and enjoy the thrill of competition.
FIND YOUR STYLE
You might feel more comfortable defending your pieces, or maybe you have a knack for attacking. Either way, identify your style so you can steer the game in that direction. Plus, identifying your strengths will help you improve your weaknesses.
DON’T GIVE UP
Kayden says there have been plenty of times he was able to draw or win games others thought he should have lost. That’s because he doesn’t let errors get him down. If you make a mistake, it’s easy to give up or mentally check out. Don’t!
Chances are, if you keep playing and stay positive, you’ll see things aren’t as bad as you thought.
PLAY OFTEN
Whether it’s with family, friends or on your smartphone, find a way to play daily. There are plenty of great resources for anyone interested in playing chess, from newbie to expert.
CONTROL THE CENTER
The four squares in the center of the board are ideal to have in your control. That’s the gateway to the rest of the board, allowing you to move your pieces wherever you want. Just be careful about leaving your king in the middle of the board too long; it exposes that all-important piece to attacks.
DEVELOP YOUR PIECES
Some people get caught up pushing pawns or focusing on one specific piece. Use the full arsenal of each of your pieces. They’re there for a reason. Move them off their first position and get them in the fight!
WATCH YOUR QUEEN EARLY
Your queen is the strongest piece. Sometimes players get too eager to move it out and start attacking. Instead, allow your opponent to develop his pieces before moving your queen into the mix.
CALCULATE IT
Calculating is the term for looking four or five or more moves ahead of what’s currently on the board. It’s a skill that needs to be developed over time, but one that separates good players from great ones.
I was able to find this article, I hope it helps you . ..

@Faresspeed 1. WORK HARD Chess is a game of skill. That means it requires lots of hard work. Schedule times for practice, reading and studying. 2. HAVE FUN Because chess is so demanding to play, it’s easy to forget to simply have fun while sitting at the board. Smile, laugh and enjoy the thrill of competition. 3. FIND YOUR STYLE You might feel more comfortable defending your pieces, or maybe you have a knack for attacking. Either way, identify your style so you can steer the game in that direction. Plus, identifying your strengths will help you improve your weaknesses. 4. DON’T GIVE UP Kayden says there have been plenty of times he was able to draw or win games others thought he should have lost. That’s because he doesn’t let errors get him down. If you make a mistake, it’s easy to give up or mentally check out. Don’t! Chances are, if you keep playing and stay positive, you’ll see things aren’t as bad as you thought. 5. PLAY OFTEN Whether it’s with family, friends or on your smartphone, find a way to play daily. There are plenty of great resources for anyone interested in playing chess, from newbie to expert. 6. CONTROL THE CENTER The four squares in the center of the board are ideal to have in your control. That’s the gateway to the rest of the board, allowing you to move your pieces wherever you want. Just be careful about leaving your king in the middle of the board too long; it exposes that all-important piece to attacks. 7. DEVELOP YOUR PIECES Some people get caught up pushing pawns or focusing on one specific piece. Use the full arsenal of each of your pieces. They’re there for a reason. Move them off their first position and get them in the fight! 8. WATCH YOUR QUEEN EARLY Your queen is the strongest piece. Sometimes players get too eager to move it out and start attacking. Instead, allow your opponent to develop his pieces before moving your queen into the mix. 9. CALCULATE IT Calculating is the term for looking four or five or more moves ahead of what’s currently on the board. It’s a skill that needs to be developed over time, but one that separates good players from great ones. I was able to find this article, I hope it helps you . ..

Yes you are right

@dOnYa1386 Thank you for sharig this appreciate it

mAHiTh1708

#9

Follow @tpr and check his forums posts u will improve very quickly if u follow his advice

dOnYa1386

#10

@ShriyaSudhir I wanted to help him/her and others ... I always said that if you can not even get the right answer from others, with a Google search and reading useful books, you can finally find your answer.