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By *phrodite OP Woman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

An unusual request perhaps but I am appealing to the collective knowledge of the forum posters.

What is the best way of moving from relative beginner to more intermediate without spending hours on a laptop?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m afraid that it just happens with experience and studying patterns maybe find a chess partner to practice with.

In fact, would strip chess work?

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By *phrodite OP Woman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

"I’m afraid that it just happens with experience and studying patterns maybe find a chess partner to practice with.

In fact, would strip chess work?

Hahaha

How do you find a chess partner? Sounds easy enough but how would you recommend?

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By *tue555Man
over a year ago

Passed Beyond Reach

"An unusual request perhaps but I am appealing to the collective knowledge of the forum posters.

What is the best way of moving from relative beginner to more intermediate without spending hours on a laptop? "

Study games moves, start game, mid game, end game. Although most try and ho straight to the end game. Study gambits. Need to plan atleat 2 moves ahead hope this helps

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I’m afraid that it just happens with experience and studying patterns maybe find a chess partner to practice with.

In fact, would strip chess work?

Hahaha

How do you find a chess partner? Sounds easy enough but how would you recommend? "

Start a thread by asking for local chess players?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I’m afraid that it just happens with experience and studying patterns maybe find a chess partner to practice with.

In fact, would strip chess work?

Hahaha

How do you find a chess partner? Sounds easy enough but how would you recommend? "

Same as getting serious about swinging. Join a club?

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By *moothCriminal_xMan
over a year ago

Redditch

"An unusual request perhaps but I am appealing to the collective knowledge of the forum posters.

What is the best way of moving from relative beginner to more intermediate without spending hours on a laptop? "

Learn opening book lines

Watch games on youtube

Watch josh waitzkin narrate classic games (also on youtube - okd chessmaster 2000 game)

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

"An unusual request perhaps but I am appealing to the collective knowledge of the forum posters.

What is the best way of moving from relative beginner to more intermediate without spending hours on a laptop?

Study games moves, start game, mid game, end game. Although most try and ho straight to the end game. Study gambits. Need to plan atleat 2 moves ahead hope this helps"

I agree about planning ahead. To me this is key in scrabble and chess.

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By *phrodite OP Woman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

Thanks, guys - I am looking at finding a local club that meets not just online as part of it (for me) the human face to face interaction. My father taught me but I want to get better at it - love the logic and the fact you have to think several steps ahead.

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By *lenderfoxMan
over a year ago

Leeds

I'd say learning a couple of openings so you don't fall into too much trouble early on

If you play online, analyse your games for mistakes

Also completing puzzles will help with pattern recognition

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By *phrodite OP Woman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

"I'd say learning a couple of openings so you don't fall into too much trouble early on

If you play online, analyse your games for mistakes

Also completing puzzles will help with pattern recognition"

What sort of puzzles? I mean I am quite good at puzzles but I am not good enough at chess?

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By *tue555Man
over a year ago

Passed Beyond Reach

"Thanks, guys - I am looking at finding a local club that meets not just online as part of it (for me) the human face to face interaction. My father taught me but I want to get better at it - love the logic and the fact you have to think several steps ahead.

If you can evaluate your opponents likely move , and have a counter move ready depending on which way they go the your well on your way

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Imo puzzles plus palying people who are willing to share where they think you went wrong. The whole "think 5 moves ahead" means the mistake was probably earlier than you thought

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By *phrodite OP Woman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

If you can evaluate your opponents likely move , and have a counter move ready depending on which way they go the your well on your way"

Maybe I do need a patient, chess-playing boyfriend after all

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By *traight_no_iceMan
over a year ago

Stoke

You chose the wrong game. It will not happen without spending hours and hours of learning.

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By *phrodite OP Woman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

"Imo puzzles plus palying people who are willing to share where they think you went wrong. The whole "think 5 moves ahead" means the mistake was probably earlier than you thought "

That does sound a good idea... I just need to find those people.

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By *phrodite OP Woman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

"You chose the wrong game. It will not happen without spending hours and hours of learning."

I don't mind learning and getting better slowly - I just prefer to do it face to face.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Imo puzzles plus palying people who are willing to share where they think you went wrong. The whole "think 5 moves ahead" means the mistake was probably earlier than you thought

That does sound a good idea... I just need to find those people.

Meetup?

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By *phrodite OP Woman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

"Imo puzzles plus palying people who are willing to share where they think you went wrong. The whole "think 5 moves ahead" means the mistake was probably earlier than you thought

That does sound a good idea... I just need to find those people.

Meetup? "
Will have a look, thank you

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By *lenderfoxMan
over a year ago

Leeds

"I'd say learning a couple of openings so you don't fall into too much trouble early on

If you play online, analyse your games for mistakes

Also completing puzzles will help with pattern recognition

What sort of puzzles? I mean I am quite good at puzzles but I am not good enough at chess? "

chess.com has a puzzles section you complete against the clock

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By *traight_no_iceMan
over a year ago

Stoke

"You chose the wrong game. It will not happen without spending hours and hours of learning.

I don't mind learning and getting better slowly - I just prefer to do it face to face."

There are chess coaches for 1 to 1 but this is an expensive option. I know of coaches who teach at schools classes of 20 and 30 pupils per hour. Maybe there are coaches who teach classes of adults. In this way, it could be cheaper. Try Google to see whether there is such an option for you.

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By *phrodite OP Woman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

"I'd say learning a couple of openings so you don't fall into too much trouble early on

If you play online, analyse your games for mistakes

Also completing puzzles will help with pattern recognition

What sort of puzzles? I mean I am quite good at puzzles but I am not good enough at chess?

chess.com has a puzzles section you complete against the clock"

Oh that sounds exactly what I need. Thanks

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By *lenderfoxMan
over a year ago

Leeds

"I'd say learning a couple of openings so you don't fall into too much trouble early on

If you play online, analyse your games for mistakes

Also completing puzzles will help with pattern recognition

What sort of puzzles? I mean I am quite good at puzzles but I am not good enough at chess?

chess.com has a puzzles section you complete against the clock

Oh that sounds exactly what I need. Thanks

It also has lessons starting from beginner level, well worth the £5/month for it imo

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By *dalisqueWoman
over a year ago

land of make believe

There are chess apps where you play against other people who are also on the app.

I used to use the play with friends one as it connected to the book of face and I could play people I knew.xx

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By *andAukCouple
over a year ago

leeds

Fab chess club in the making.

I'm no master and self tought, but lots of playing was the thing for me.

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By *phrodite OP Woman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

"There are chess apps where you play against other people who are also on the app.

I used to use the play with friends one as it connected to the book of face and I could play people I knew.xx"
Brilliant, yet another really great idea to follow up. Thank you xx

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By *phrodite OP Woman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

"Fab chess club in the making.

I'm no master and self tought, but lots of playing was the thing for me. "

Sounds like a really great idea, too - keep us/ me posted please x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"An unusual request perhaps but I am appealing to the collective knowledge of the forum posters.

What is the best way of moving from relative beginner to more intermediate without spending hours on a laptop? "

Hmm tricky, practice and more practice for me but I prefer to play against people rather then the computer. If it a computer your playing. Try mimicking it ‘s moves to begin with. It’ll always trade pieces so try to ensure the trade works in your favour i.e a valuable piece of its for a less valuable piece of yours. Slowly you’ll be able to recognise patterns in the way it plays. If it against a person there a few simple strategies you can look up that’ll help against other beginners or novices. Hope that helps x

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By *lenderfoxMan
over a year ago

Leeds

I'd be up for playing online

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Fab Chess Club sounds fun

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

YouTube strat

There’s a video out there brake down movie by move on a win strat witch will work on all new to intermediate players

It’s only once you hit high level and someone knows the counter to it will you get stuck

YouTube the death off true skill

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By *andAukCouple
over a year ago

leeds

I used to use the chess online app. My friend fell out with me though as he kept loosing

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The best way to improve your chess game is to play against far better opponents.I used to play chess every evening with a friend and we both became fairly good, but when we joined the chess club at school it soon became apparent that we weren't as good as we thought we were, but in time our game moved up a level or two.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"An unusual request perhaps but I am appealing to the collective knowledge of the forum posters.

What is the best way of moving from relative beginner to more intermediate without spending hours on a laptop? "

Spend hours on a chess board!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You literally have to hone your skills and try to see several moves ahead.

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"An unusual request perhaps but I am appealing to the collective knowledge of the forum posters.

What is the best way of moving from relative beginner to more intermediate without spending hours on a laptop? "

Play and play... Use chess.com app.. Use the tutorials... YouTube tutorials... Only way to improve is play and learn.

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By *ig1gaz1Man
over a year ago

bradford

Havent played it in a while now.

Ive played in a few online tournaments over the years yahoo chess as it was known.

A good friend played it but didnt know I did, We had plenty of hard battles together in the evening.

Everyone plays differently though you can play online for free.

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By *ig1gaz1Man
over a year ago

bradford

"Play and play... Use chess.com app.. Use the tutorials... YouTube tutorials... Only way to improve is play and learn. "

prefer where you login via a site not via an app

chess.org is via a login but you can play as a guest as well

both you can play for free and invite a friend to play with registration I think for a friend

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Do you know any Eastern European’s?

They tend to be very good at chess.

If you want I’ll ask my Czech mate?

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By *angerous liasonsMan
over a year ago

Outer Space

You have to practice beating the bishop as frequently as possible, ahem.

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"You have to practice beating the bishop as frequently as possible, ahem."

At least once a knight.. Watching pawn sometimes helps

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By *nabelle21Woman
over a year ago

B38

I know thsi is off topic but have you see the film

The Queen's Gambit?

Such a great film!

The title refers to the Queen's Gambit - a chess opening.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I know thsi is off topic but have you see the film

The Queen's Gambit?

Such a great film!

The title refers to the Queen's Gambit - a chess opening."

It is brilliant

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By *nabelle21Woman
over a year ago

B38

"I know thsi is off topic but have you see the film

The Queen's Gambit?

Such a great film!

The title refers to the Queen's Gambit - a chess opening.

It is brilliant

It was..I loved it

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"I know thsi is off topic but have you see the film

The Queen's Gambit?

Such a great film!

The title refers to the Queen's Gambit - a chess opening."

I always find it exciting watching a good opening.

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By *nabelle21Woman
over a year ago

B38

"I know thsi is off topic but have you see the film

The Queen's Gambit?

Such a great film!

The title refers to the Queen's Gambit - a chess opening.

I always find it exciting watching a good opening. "

yes...then you'll love this film

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By *phrodite OP Woman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

"You have to practice beating the bishop as frequently as possible, ahem.

At least once a knight.. Watching pawn sometimes helps"
Priceless

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By *phrodite OP Woman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

"Do you know any Eastern European’s?

They tend to be very good at chess.

If you want I’ll ask my Czech mate? "

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By *phrodite OP Woman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

Thanks everybody for the many, diverse (chuckles) tips, some are hysterically funny and others really helpful. I am going to investigate further and see what pops up and is helpful.

Really appreciate the comments - all of them

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By *lenderfoxMan
over a year ago

Leeds

"Thanks everybody for the many, diverse (chuckles) tips, some are hysterically funny and others really helpful. I am going to investigate further and see what pops up and is helpful.

Really appreciate the comments - all of them

Feel free to drop me a message if you fancy a game online

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"Thanks everybody for the many, diverse (chuckles) tips, some are hysterically funny and others really helpful. I am going to investigate further and see what pops up and is helpful.

Really appreciate the comments - all of them

Some pubs and costas even have chess sets.... Could combine playing with each others pieces with a coffee and a sparkling social too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I go through phases of playing, and have played some Fab people, I use chess com..

they do lessons, play computer and also other players… having met some fellow chess players here its been great through lockdown.

I wish i was better but it’s great game

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By *phrodite OP Woman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

"Thanks everybody for the many, diverse (chuckles) tips, some are hysterically funny and others really helpful. I am going to investigate further and see what pops up and is helpful.

Really appreciate the comments - all of them

Some pubs and costas even have chess sets.... Could combine playing with each others pieces with a coffee and a sparkling social too "

Again a really useful tip - mind you, right now I would be a bit embarrassed to do it in public (playing chess that is!) as while I am aware of castling I am doing it at the wrong time...

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By *phrodite OP Woman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

"I go through phases of playing, and have played some Fab people, I use chess com..

they do lessons, play computer and also other players… having met some fellow chess players here its been great through lockdown.

I wish i was better but it’s great game"
Chess.com - had a quick glance last night - there is so much on there... thank you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love chess and played online quite a lot during lockdown. If anyone on Fab ever wants a game on chesscom or instantchess then please get in touch, and I'm not that good !

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By *andsome HandMan
over a year ago

roundabout

My advice is play more chess, try to find a few different opponents and experiment with strategies and openings.

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By *acDreamyMan
over a year ago

Wirral

Thanks for this op. I used to play lots but this has inspired me to try again.

Have you watched the Queens Gambit?

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"Thanks everybody for the many, diverse (chuckles) tips, some are hysterically funny and others really helpful. I am going to investigate further and see what pops up and is helpful.

Really appreciate the comments - all of them

Some pubs and costas even have chess sets.... Could combine playing with each others pieces with a coffee and a sparkling social too

Again a really useful tip - mind you, right now I would be a bit embarrassed to do it in public (playing chess that is!) as while I am aware of castling I am doing it at the wrong time...

Yes castleing is a little like dp..you have to be careful to put the right bits in the right places at the same time...and you can only do it when you're good and ready...but don't leave it too late.

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By *phrodite OP Woman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

"Thanks everybody for the many, diverse (chuckles) tips, some are hysterically funny and others really helpful. I am going to investigate further and see what pops up and is helpful.

Really appreciate the comments - all of them

Some pubs and costas even have chess sets.... Could combine playing with each others pieces with a coffee and a sparkling social too

Again a really useful tip - mind you, right now I would be a bit embarrassed to do it in public (playing chess that is!) as while I am aware of castling I am doing it at the wrong time...

Yes castleing is a little like dp..you have to be careful to put the right bits in the right places at the same time...and you can only do it when you're good and ready...but don't leave it too late. "

Story of my life!!!

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By *phrodite OP Woman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

"I love chess and played online quite a lot during lockdown. If anyone on Fab ever wants a game on chesscom or instantchess then please get in touch, and I'm not that good !

I have had quite a few messages - looks like there is already a fab crew on chess.com

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By *phrodite OP Woman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

"Thanks for this op. I used to play lots but this has inspired me to try again.

Have you watched the Queens Gambit? "
Not yet, but had several recommendations... I will look for that as well. Thanks

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

Join fabchessers.com?

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

"Join fabchessers.com?

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they watch a lot of pawn

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By *phrodite OP Woman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

"Join fabchessers.com?

Hey, I challenge you to start it

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

"Join fabchessers.com?

they watch a lot of pawn

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and bash their bishops

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By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

And they take it up the castle.

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By *othicslaveCouple
over a year ago

Norfolk

Keep playing, its the way you learn tactics ect

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"I love chess and played online quite a lot during lockdown. If anyone on Fab ever wants a game on chesscom or instantchess then please get in touch, and I'm not that good !

I have had quite a few messages - looks like there is already a fab crew on chess.com

Another Good thing with chess. Com is it will correct your mistakes... Or tell you when you're making mistakes... And it scores you too so you can see how your tactics and strategies are improving over time.

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By *phrodite OP Woman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

"I love chess and played online quite a lot during lockdown. If anyone on Fab ever wants a game on chesscom or instantchess then please get in touch, and I'm not that good !

I have had quite a few messages - looks like there is already a fab crew on chess.com

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By *isfits behaving badlyCouple
over a year ago

Coventry

I dont like playing chess online. A huge part of the enjoyment of the game for me is seeing and hopefully reading the other player face, body language and reactions. Face to face across a boards adds the vital extra human element for me. Likewise I hate playing against computers. Computers just calculate. Humans make errors and are unpredictable. That element for me is far intresting and realistic.

(Mr)

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"I love chess and played online quite a lot during lockdown. If anyone on Fab ever wants a game on chesscom or instantchess then please get in touch, and I'm not that good !

I have had quite a few messages - looks like there is already a fab crew on chess.com

Yay well done....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Now I have more of my own time (newly single) I have just downloaded chess.com app. I used to play at school. I recently heard that a good way to improve is to get a book of chess openings which I'm about to go library to do.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

YouTube: Gotham chess. He’s great!

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By *aughty_tonyMan
over a year ago

King's Lynn

Try playing players above you ability, I used to play alot, but find it hard to find those interested these days.

But I also played and won (sometimes easily), so I was playing people of less ability. I went to a chess club in a social club and was beating in minutes. So perhaps you can find a local club near you.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

But if you start playing footsie under the table at your local chess club... you’ll get thrown out. Apparently.

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