tips for newbs?

With lots of time and effort. Here are some tips for you:
https://www.chess.com/blog/nklristic/the-beginners-tale-first-steps-to-chess-improvement

It really improves your eyes to find a way to checkmating someone in the future
Play the ‘Drills’ it will show you how to play the game properly

Improving Your Chess - Resources for Beginners and Beyond...
https://www.chess.com/blog/RussBell/improving-your-chess-resources-for-beginners-and-beyond