
This will give you all the information you need to play a game of chess. Go to and work through the first four sections listed - Chess Pieces, Fundamentals, Intermediate and Advanced. There's some overlap with the FAQ but I had some time so. It may not work for everyone but I think it’s very practical. I wrote this because it’s the journey I’ve taken this past year and I wanted to make it easier for others who might come across this post. If you’re familiar with a step already you can skip it (probably most will skip steps one or two). These are the two most popular platforms for playing chess online and either is a fine starting point. I’ve included Lichess resources below because that’s what I’m most familiar with, but you can also find many of the same tools on. I’m envisioning that you won’t do everything at once - it should take at least a couple of weeks, if not months, to work through the steps. It’s more about consistency - putting in a bit of time every day. The steps do take work, but not too much. This is a step-by-step guide to improving at chess. Here’s my promise to you - follow these 10 steps and you will go from an absolute beginner to a competent 1200-rated online player. Please continue to give us your feedback and suggestions on how we can help make /r/chess better for everyone. Use the message the moderators link if your posts or comments don't appear, or for help with any administrative matters. Twitter/Facebook posts must contain a direct link to the tweet/post, and include the author's nameĬhess Spoiler format for problem answers etc., Instructions for /r/chess PGN addon ( Chrome, Firefox)ĭon’t engage in abusive, discriminatory, or bigoted behavior.ĭon't ask for advice about ongoing games.ĭon’t spoil tournament results in submission titlesĭo not use /r/chess exclusively to promote your own content. News Puzzles Games Strategy Twitch Other Resources
