A lot of people ask the same question over and over again, how to get better at chess? At the outset improving in chess is the same as improving any skill – Learn. Practice. Analyze. Repeat.
But there is a vast difference between what beginners need to ‘learn’ compared to Expert players. So how to know where to start?
Chess Tips, Articles and Guides to Help You Win Chess Games
The great news is, IM Sieciechowicz is here with a quick-and-easy repertoire on the Bayonet Attack! And you are one click away from learning it!
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Want an easy-to-play opening for White that works every time? Check out the Colle-Zukertort System.
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In Positional Chess for Intermediate Players, GM Marian Petrov deep dives into the most important positional chess principles.
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In my 15 years’ experience as a chess coach, I have always been learning about the best methods to improve the level of my students in the shortest possible time. Of course, I have been learning on the road; my own experience serves me well to understand things that are important to teach to an improving player. As an active chess player who combines tournaments and lessons, my main method has always been sharing every bit of knowledge I gain from my own games.
Of course, I also employ the works of the most well-known trainers in the world and they have taught me a lot and continue to do so.
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Chess Tactics is a short operation, using forcing moves that aim for an immediate concrete gain (such as winning material or checkmate). Tactics are very important in chess because strategy is built upon tactics. Any successful strategy cannot succeed without the support of underlying tactics. Therefore, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the majority of chess games are decided by tactics. At the lower levels, tactics are especially prevalent and the quickest way to get better at chess is to improve our tactical ability.
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Dynamic vs. Static Play: Here are a couple of the questions we receive most often from our students. “When do I know when to play for an attack? And, when to stay quiet and follow the strategic path?”
You can always find the answer to this question by looking at the position you have in front of you.
There is no rule that tells you when to do one or the other. But, there are certain things in the position. They usually point to the path you have to follow during your game.
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