General Concepts explained for beginners, please?

Chess is not a new game to me, but like 99% of the worlds population I play maybe 2 games a year or so. I try to become a little smarter at it now and think it would be nice if someone could explain the core concepts of the game, beyond the rules of how I move etc.

Like that you try to dominate the centre during the opening and such. How would you explain the "goals" of each phases to a beginner, so that they can make better strategies?

Once I read to try and dominate the middle while developing the figures, my game improved a little, that was a very helpful concept for me. Any nuggets of advice like that for me and other beginners?

https://www.chess.com/lessons/guide

https://www.chess.com/lessons/opening-principles

Good answers so far, thanks for the effort. If anyone else wants to chip in, I would be grateful. I try to keep in mind what has been said so far and implement it in my game.

I consider myself still a beginner because I'm still learning. I would say though, pick an easy opening to set up and play that doesn't involve crazy exchanges and sacrifices right off the bat. For white something like the Italian game, for black, kings pawn or modern defense.. stick to that opening and learn about it. Develop your pieces fully before starting your attack. Take even exchanges offered to you if it doesn't put you in a bad position. Castle and link your rooks developing them towards the center. Once you're done developing, push random pawns (center if they are protected, or queen side pawns to put pressure on your opponent). Middle game look for weak pawns or pieces to attack with more than one piece. Once you are down to an end game, (i.e. if queens were exchanged, some bishops and knights exchanged or whatnot) activate your king and attack the opponents pawns. Push yours as well in hopes of getting your queen back. I still struggle with the middle game, but I'm learning.. just takes a bit of practicing fundimental principals every game.

Improving Your Chess - Resources for Beginners and Beyond...

https://www.chess.com/blog/RussBell/improving-your-chess-resources-for-beginners-and-beyond

Good Positional Chess, Planning & Strategy Books for Beginners and Beyond...

https://www.chess.com/blog/RussBell/introduction-to-positional-chess-planning-strategy

https://www.chess.com/blog/RussBell

idk bruv just counter or prevent squares dont let the enemy crosses the border
also trade your troops when it became useless its simple that way

Aim to maximize the activity of your pieces.

What does that mean?

It's using your pieces just your bishop or knights in the start. The queen would also be good, but it's rather risky. Try to get your pieces to play their part instead of hiding them at their corners.

That's a W explanation. It's better by showing then explaining haha.

You'd be better off taking more time on your moves. Idk just watch a video in the middle of the game, And play the moves after! Your mind will still subconsciously calculate the position.
Here is why you should control the center:

A control over the center manifested into a good advantage!

Hi! I have a blog with some post that might be of interest to you. Check them out:

https://www.chess.com/blog/maafernan/instructive-games-i-opening-principles

https://www.chess.com/blog/maafernan/instructive-games-ii-prevent-blunders-and-profit-from-your-opponents

Good luck!

Idk maybe its a bullet game and his mouse clicks at random intervals placing his rook where he didnt want to place it.

Oh, I didn't realise there was an answer when I deleted my comment. I figured it was a pointless question as it was obviously just to demonstrate the different positions and how much control each position has.