So if I wanna get into chess, where to start?

I think I am fascinated by the broad strokes, I played a game here earlier and noticed I was kind of tunnel visioning, very if then, and the bigger picture was neglected the more I decided on what I wanted to do or care about. It feels awkward, so I kind of want to get away from that line of thinking and see if I can't make it all a little more lucid!

@Danialyazdani said in #9:

practice is the hard chess basics

Hard like challenging? Or hard like the hard coded fundamentals? Can you outline them for me?

@Kaashvi12345 said in #7:

I don’t understand! Why are there so many questions?
@Kaashvi12345 said in #7:
I don’t understand! Why are there so many questions?

Because I am consulting a community full of people who are involved in something I am experiencing interest in! I'm being social and curious. Reaching out for information and perspective.

If that's not really your cup of tea, don't feel pressured! Thanks for your earlier thoughts <3

@wawabywibwib , you looks like serious in improving.
I bet you will be the best soon. :)

@drmrboss said in #14:

@wawabywibwib , you looks like serious in improving.
I bet you will be the best soon. :)

I might lose interest in chess , but if i'm gonna try it out then, like any other game, I think it's important to delve right in and give it a firm and fair hand shake, you know?

Maybe depending on how fun it is the sky will be the limit tho! So far, it seems pretty coolish but that's also because it's fresh, new and exciting. My only hesitation is that it seems really similar to other things i've practiced! And I am not sure if I will prefer chess itself, vs "Chess" in some other game or struggle.

@drmrboss said in #14:

@wawabywibwib , you looks like serious in improving.
I bet you will be the best soon. :)

Still, thanks for your kind words and encouragement!

First start to learn some basic tactics. Also practice some mating patterns. Then learn a few very basic beginner friendly openings. After that you need to learn the endgame which is the toughest in my opinion. Basic endgames to start off with. After that you should start playing a few games. While doing this progress also keep studying positions, tactics, openings, endgames. Analyse your games. Also watch high skilled players games. See and learn from their games and moves. Best to be honest would be to get a chess coach which would be the easiest and speediest but individual learning is still possible. Hope I helped you and I make sense.

@wawabywibwib , sad truth is that most people here, including me, are amateurs and we might suggest you the wrong way of studying.

Sometimes, you might have to figure out yourself.:)
As you said you are too good in other games, it might help you figuring out the secret of chess faster. :)

Also I wanted to mention, don't overexert yourself and don't do much in a day straight away. Example 2-3 hours a day at first should be enough. It should roughly take you a year to become an advanced player at that pace which is pretty good.

@drmrboss said in #18:

@wawabywibwib , sad truth is that most people here, including me, are amateurs and we might suggest you the wrong way of studying.

Sometimes, you might have to figure out yourself.:)
As you said you are too good in other games, it might help you figuring out the secret of chess faster. :)
@drmrboss said in #18:
@wawabywibwib , sad truth is that most people here, including me, are amateurs and we might suggest you the wrong way of studying.

Sometimes, you might have to figure out yourself.:)
As you said you are too good in other games, it might help you figuring out the secret of chess faster. :)

I mean, that's kind of to be expected? but I still figured i'd ask just in case it would pan out to seem bright or promising. Thanks for the real talk bro