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Chess! Starter moves for starters?

I have been a long time fan of the game chess and I tried to compete in a chess tournament when I was in the elementary grades but I never won. I admit that even though I am a big fan, I am a loser in Chess. I would like to ask to those players of chess out there, could you recommend some good starter moves or strategies? Thanks…I mean in the start of the game, what move can you recommend me that would be a nice start…(other than the one moving the pawn on the top of the king…).

Sometimes if you befriend good players online, they will teach you some things through your games. I have done this with a few beginners and gotten them to an intermediate level. It’s hard to find people who will do this for free. So, the next best thing would be to join a local chess club. It is usually very inexpensive (sometimes only a couple of dollars per month). You will find a lot of people willing to help you and analyze your games.

If you cannot find anyone the best thing to do is study some books and keep playing. Find a book that discusses opening principles and you can build from there. Once you learn the opening principles and some basic mating patterns, you should work on middle and endgame strategy. You can find free lectures at Free Internet Chess Server (FICS).

I suggest learning general principles first and understand the reason for them. It will take you much further than just memorizing opening lines and not really understanding the theory behind the moves. Sooner or later your opponent will not make the book moves you’ve memorized and you will be lost. Try some openings that appeal to you for both black and white. Once you find a couple you like, stick with them for a while. Play lots of games with them and learn the subtle nuances. It’s not realistic to try and go out and learn all the openings.

The main thing is to have FUN! It’s not about winning or losing, but discovering the art of chess. It’s an amazing game with seemingly endless possibilities.

Good luck!

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