So im pretty new to lichess, and i was wondering what things should i do on here to maximise learning and getting better at chess. e.g) what courses should i take etc .
Im currently rated 550 on chess.com
Im currently rated 550 on chess.com
@Kenobi_25 - Take the Lichess 'Basic Chess' training course - lichess.org/learn#/ -
When you complete the basic training course, take the Lichess 'Practice' course - lichess.org/practice -
Watch your rating soar like an eagle! - :]
When you complete the basic training course, take the Lichess 'Practice' course - lichess.org/practice -
Watch your rating soar like an eagle! - :]
"... Sure, fast games are fine for practicing openings (not the most important part of the game for most players) and possibly developing decent board vision and tactical 'shots', but the kind of thinking it takes to plan, evaluate, play long endgames, and find deep combinations is just not possible in quick chess. ... for serious improvement ... consistently play many slow games to practice good thinking habits. ..." - NM Dan Heisman (2002)
web.archive.org/web/20140627052239/https://www.chesscafe.com/text/heisman16.pdf
"... Review each of your games, identifying opening (and other) mistakes with the goal of not repeatedly making the same mistake. ... It is especially critical not to continually fall into opening traps – or even lines that result in difficult positions ..." - NM Dan Heisman (2007)
web.archive.org/web/20140627062646/https://www.chesscafe.com/text/heisman81.pdf
"... Logical Chess [(Batsford edition by Chernev)] ... a collection of 33 games ... is definitely for beginners and players who are just starting to learn about development, weak squares, the centre, standard attacking ideas, and the like. In many ways, it would [be] a wonderful 'first' book (or first 'serious' book, after the ones which teach the rules and elementary mates, for example), and a nice gift for a young player just taking up chess. ..." - IM John Watson (1999)
theweekinchess.com/john-watson-reviews/assorted-recent-books
www.chessgames.com/perl/chesscollection?cid=1004861
web.archive.org/web/20140627052239/https://www.chesscafe.com/text/heisman16.pdf
"... Review each of your games, identifying opening (and other) mistakes with the goal of not repeatedly making the same mistake. ... It is especially critical not to continually fall into opening traps – or even lines that result in difficult positions ..." - NM Dan Heisman (2007)
web.archive.org/web/20140627062646/https://www.chesscafe.com/text/heisman81.pdf
"... Logical Chess [(Batsford edition by Chernev)] ... a collection of 33 games ... is definitely for beginners and players who are just starting to learn about development, weak squares, the centre, standard attacking ideas, and the like. In many ways, it would [be] a wonderful 'first' book (or first 'serious' book, after the ones which teach the rules and elementary mates, for example), and a nice gift for a young player just taking up chess. ..." - IM John Watson (1999)
theweekinchess.com/john-watson-reviews/assorted-recent-books
www.chessgames.com/perl/chesscollection?cid=1004861
There are JUST too many of us here willing to help you so you will like the experiance ,,, You can also on your computer on You Tube Look up free Chess Videos For Learning & There are many Chess Books for free download or instant viewing at The Internet Archive search Chess Books many are out of copyright perfect for learning ... Logical Chess move by Move by Chernev is free there also @Kenobi_25
Complete the Lichess learn and practice sections.
Keep doing a few chess puzzles daily. discover your weakest tactics and practice them ... lichess.org/training/dashboard/30/dashboard
Test your depth accuracy with lichess.org/streak
Play & watch ... lichess.org/tv/blitz
Listen & learn about the 20 openings in this link ... chessopenings.com/
Build new ideas by clicking through ... lichess.org/opening
Use Lucas chess gui and play against each beginner engine until you can not beat the next level. @Kenobi_25
From there you can joint your first tournament.
Start with the slowest time controls.
Aim to use 3 seconds of increment time, because you need to complete your games.
Learn the common end games and common opening traps.
Set your Quick pairing / Lobby rating range selector to -50 to +50. It will prevent you from being over or under rated.
Keep doing a few chess puzzles daily. discover your weakest tactics and practice them ... lichess.org/training/dashboard/30/dashboard
Test your depth accuracy with lichess.org/streak
Play & watch ... lichess.org/tv/blitz
Listen & learn about the 20 openings in this link ... chessopenings.com/
Build new ideas by clicking through ... lichess.org/opening
Use Lucas chess gui and play against each beginner engine until you can not beat the next level. @Kenobi_25
From there you can joint your first tournament.
Start with the slowest time controls.
Aim to use 3 seconds of increment time, because you need to complete your games.
Learn the common end games and common opening traps.
Set your Quick pairing / Lobby rating range selector to -50 to +50. It will prevent you from being over or under rated.
Im not sure if all of you will see this reply but i just want to say thank you! I appreciate all the help it means a lot
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