Using chess mentor and learning

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Nico10Messi

Hello all,
I am quite new to Chess.com, and chess in general (however, I have taken classes so I do know the basics and some openings, etc,) and I stumbled on the Chess Mentor tool, which I thought was great. However, I have had issues being able to apply the stuff I learned to the game. Any ideas?

Thanks

Lunedam
Practice, practice, practice. Also, play many games. And then, analyze them. Learn from your mistakes. Over time, assuming you play and/or study some everyday, you will make progress. But there is no easy path. There are not shortcuts. That is unless, you count the resources that Chess.com and Chess Mentor provide. If you want to get really good, you will have to spend as much time on chess as you doing eating each day.
kellypk417

Lunedam wrote:

Practice, practice, practice. Also, play many games. And then, analyze them. Learn from your mistakes. Over time, assuming you play and/or study some everyday, you will make progress. But there is no easy path. There are not shortcuts. That is unless, you count the resources that Chess.com and Chess Mentor provide. If you want to get really good, you will have to spend as much time on chess as you doing eating each day.

Eggs scrambled zactly!

Grillmeister

The rating boost in chess mentor is just unexplainable by all logic. I continuosly use the hints, and they are so eloquently written that even a retard will solve the problem.

I am currently doing the course " A kaleidoscope of openings", and the average rating is in the 1800 to 2000. By reading the pedagogic hints anyone with a decent IQ will easily solve the problems.

I think that course should be decreased to an average of 1500 or perhaps even 1400.

stillwickedly
Hello everyone,

I am new to chess. I do know the basics, meaning what each piece does. If there are any tips or tricks that would be great.
Lunedam
Stillwickedly, work through the free beginner and intermediate lessons. Also, watch as many of the free chess.com videos you can that are designated for beginner players.