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How to Learn Chess

They say, learning chess is easy but mastering it is pretty difficult and that’s a truth. It is believed that best time to learn chess is in young age when mind is relatively clutter-free and is willing to acquire and assimilate new ideas and lessons. But then, it’s better late than never. Like everything else in life, chess can also be learned at any time provided you give required efforts and keep practicing. Chess is a mind game. It is one of the original ‘war games’ based on strategies and manoeuvres. You need to think yourself as a commander or general who has his troops at his disposal and need to figure out how to outsmart the moves of the opponents. In a battle, plans and strategies play the major role in deciding the outcome. Similarly, in the game of chess it is all about adopting right strategies and making appropriate moves in the given circumstances.

In the initial phase, players basically try to understand the board, different chess pieces and their moves. It is important to understand the basic rules and how different pieces move. Once, the player has understood the basics and has started to feel comfortable with the 64 square board, he focuses on making crucial chess strategies. Making right moves and anticipating the actions of opponents is very critical in deciding the outcome of your game plan. It will also help you in holding your own against more experienced players and make the whole experience even more intellectually stimulating.

People interested in learning chess have several ways to master their skills. Books are the most important source of learning chess. You can try checking different moves and see, how the book explains. Learning from a more experienced player is also a wonderful way to master your game. For that, one can join a local chess club and ask some of the better players if they can watch a match of yours or if they would be willing to teach you. One should also try playing in chess tournaments or watch match tournaments to learn chess strategies. This way, you will be able to get immediate feedback and can also ask questions about your game. One more way to learn chess is by playing a computer chess game or playing online. Most of the online chess sites have forums and groups where one can discuss moves and strategies with players from all skill levels and abilities.



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