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Love the game
You can only get good at chess if you love the game. You need to be endlessly fascinated with chess and see its infinite potential.
Enjoy the adventure. Losing doesn't matter. Every game should teach you something. Ensure to play people better than you and be prepared to lose. The more you learn, the better chance you have of winning.
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Study the games of great masters of the past
Find a player you like and follow their career. For example, Bobby Fisher played clear and understandable. Other legendary figures include Morphy, Alekhine, Capablanca, Tal, Korchnoi and Shirov.
If you want to start playing over-the-board tournaments, you need to join the chess federation i...
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The beginner
Don't feel that you have to set out all your pieces. Start with the pawns, then add the pieces. Understand how a pair of bishops can dominate the board, or the rooks can take paws in the endgame, and why the queen and knight can work together so well.
Once you know the basics, use online re...
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