How can I improve at chess?

Answer 1

Analyze your games and understand/try to verbalize why you lost a game. Then the next step is simply focusing in on that area and trying to improve it.

Answer 2

Based on my own chess improvement and experience as a professional coach, the best way to improve is by employing active learning through personalized game review. This is the most valuable form of chess training available to maximize improvement efficiently and affordably.

Answer 3

Playing more chess is the obvious answer. Chess puzzles can also be very helpful. I would recommend getting an online account somewhere like Chess.com where you can do both of those things.

Also, after every game I would suggest that you go back over the game immediately after it ends and analyze what you did right and what you did wrong. That will help cement what you learned in that game in your memory.

Answer 4

First I would suggest to just play more chess. Like with a lot of things, first hand experience is your best teacher. Take notes, analyize your games, understand your own psychology when you play (Ex - how do you perform in certain situations).

Answer 5

a) Find your weaknesses

b) PRACTICE