Not really for a while, I think. I’m around 1400 online and only know like 3-4 moves into a few of my favorite openings.
You really only need to focus on chess “principles” to get started, like why it’s good to control the middle, and developing all of your pieces before moving one twice, etc.
If you’re just starting out and looking to improve, doing a search for “chess principles” helps so much, because they teach you simple, solid play without memorization. Then, whenever you DO want to learn an opening, they make more sense, like “Oh, this one is designed to let me castle early” or “Aha, I see that every opening revolves around different ways to take control of the middle squares”
The best way to get started is just to download either the chess.com app or the (open source) Lichess app, which are the 2 main platforms, and start playing. They have matchmaking (elo), so you’ll be paired against people around your level.
Oh, and take advantage of the puzzles. I burn through those for fun, and I credit them as the #1 way I’ve been improving.
You absolutely need to as early as possible for a massive advantage. Pick 3 for white and 3 for black. Look for books, speak ideally to your local chess club.
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Dawww, you can’t stop their love! Do I need to memorize openings to be a chess player? Semi serious question.
I’ve been playing chess for almost two decades and I know zero (0) openings
This is reassuring!
Not really for a while, I think. I’m around 1400 online and only know like 3-4 moves into a few of my favorite openings.
You really only need to focus on chess “principles” to get started, like why it’s good to control the middle, and developing all of your pieces before moving one twice, etc.
See, this is already helping me.
I’m happy to talk chess any time.
If you’re just starting out and looking to improve, doing a search for “chess principles” helps so much, because they teach you simple, solid play without memorization. Then, whenever you DO want to learn an opening, they make more sense, like “Oh, this one is designed to let me castle early” or “Aha, I see that every opening revolves around different ways to take control of the middle squares”
The best way to get started is just to download either the chess.com app or the (open source) Lichess app, which are the 2 main platforms, and start playing. They have matchmaking (elo), so you’ll be paired against people around your level.
Oh, and take advantage of the puzzles. I burn through those for fun, and I credit them as the #1 way I’ve been improving.
You absolutely need to as early as possible for a massive advantage. Pick 3 for white and 3 for black. Look for books, speak ideally to your local chess club.