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infinity ag
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5:36p, 11/19/24
I know how to play chess and have played for many decades (without any training). Purely recreational. I want to get better. How do I do that online? Looking for free sources.
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5:38p, 11/19/24
There are free options on Chess.com with some quality bots.

Gotham Chess on YouTube is a good place to start for tutorials and game breakdowns.

I started learning how to play chess a few months ago and have gotten a lot better but still a long way to go.
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6:11p, 11/19/24
Have thought about hanging out at a pawn shop?


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In reply to IIIHorn • 7:16p, 11/19/24
IIIHorn said:
Have thought about hanging out at a pawn shop?


Best to do so at knight if you want to meet the real kings of the board.
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IIIHorn
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In reply to Sapper Redux • 7:38p, 11/19/24
Sapper Redux said:
IIIHorn said:
Have thought about hanging out at a pawn shop?


Best to do so at knight if you want to meet the real kings of the board.

Only if checks are accepted


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8:33p, 11/19/24
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My kiddo has gotten pretty good playing against the bots on the chess.com app. She also watches analysis and does the tutorials (nerd alert). We use a paid version of the app, but I think they have a lot of that available on the free version too.
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In reply to IIIHorn • 8:38p, 11/19/24
IIIHorn said:
Have thought about hanging out at a pawn shop?
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In reply to Sapper Redux • 8:39p, 11/19/24
Sapper Redux said:
IIIHorn said:
Have thought about hanging out at a pawn shop?


Best to do so at knight if you want to meet the real kings of the board.
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jkag89
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In reply to IIIHorn • 8:39p, 11/19/24
IIIHorn said:
Sapper Redux said:
IIIHorn said:
Have thought about hanging out at a pawn shop?


Best to do so at knight if you want to meet the real kings of the board.

Only if checks are accepted


All three are very punny.
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10:22p, 11/19/24
I like playing with my zugzwang
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In reply to infinity ag • 1:25p, 11/20/24
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infinity ag said:
I know how to play chess and have played for many decades (without any training). Purely recreational. I want to get better. How do I do that online? Looking for free sources.
this guy does awesome analysis of high level/championship games. He shows hypothetical lines, why something does or doesn't work..

Every video has a 'pause the video' moment to allow you figure out the next move to win, even if it wasn't actually played.

https://www.youtube.com/@agadmator/videos


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TexasRebel
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3:54p, 11/22/24
AG
Make sure you know what an en passant capture is.

I'm tired of explaining that one to people only for them to accuse me of making up rules.

Another one, but not as bad is under-promotion.
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5:00p, 11/22/24
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Chess king tactics software is pretty good. They have app versions so you can practice on the go. I still suck at chess but being able to quickly identify forks helped my game a lot.
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In reply to infinity ag • 6:47a, 11/26/24
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infinity ag said:
I know how to play chess and have played for many decades (without any training). Purely recreational. I want to get better. How do I do that online? Looking for free sources.


Have you tried searching for Bobby Fischer?
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NoahAg
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8:35a, 11/26/24
If movies have thought me anything, I suggest finding an autistic person or an old, kind, black man to teach you.

Hth
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VP at Pierce and Pierce
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9:20a, 11/26/24
Chess.com is great
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IIIHorn
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In reply to 62strat • 11:17a, 11/26/24
You, Sir …

Have served as a great resource on the New Guitar Day thread.
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infinity ag
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In reply to gigemags-99 • 5:49p, 11/26/24
gigemags-99 said:
infinity ag said:
I know how to play chess and have played for many decades (without any training). Purely recreational. I want to get better. How do I do that online? Looking for free sources.


Have you tried searching for Bobby Fischer?

The old time Grand Master? What about him?
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infinity ag
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In reply to VP at Pierce and Pierce • 5:49p, 11/26/24
VP at Pierce and Pierce said:
Chess.com is great

Do they have tutorials at different levels? I am not looking for paid services. I know all the moves, I just want to get better.
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infinity ag
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In reply to 62strat • 5:50p, 11/26/24
62strat said:
infinity ag said:
I know how to play chess and have played for many decades (without any training). Purely recreational. I want to get better. How do I do that online? Looking for free sources.
this guy does awesome analysis of high level/championship games. He shows hypothetical lines, why something does or doesn't work..

Every video has a 'pause the video' moment to allow you figure out the next move to win, even if it wasn't actually played.

https://www.youtube.com/@agadmator/videos



Thanks I will take a look!
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6:25p, 11/26/24
Not today, Magneto.
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