{"id":615,"date":"2025-02-21T10:22:16","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T10:22:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mplgames.com\/blog\/?p=615"},"modified":"2025-04-11T11:03:55","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T11:03:55","slug":"how-to-get-better-at-chess","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mplgames.com\/blog\/how-to-get-better-at-chess\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Tips on How to Get Better at Chess &amp; Win More Games"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #555555;color:#555555\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #555555;color:#555555\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mplgames.com\/blog\/how-to-get-better-at-chess\/#Top_11_Tips_On_How_To_Get_Better_At_Chess\" title=\"Top 11 Tips On How To Get Better At Chess\">Top 11 Tips On How To Get Better At Chess<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mplgames.com\/blog\/how-to-get-better-at-chess\/#1_Know_Every_Rule\" title=\"1. Know Every Rule\">1. Know Every Rule<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mplgames.com\/blog\/how-to-get-better-at-chess\/#2_Dont_Overthink_About_Openings\" title=\"2. Don\u2019t Overthink About Openings\">2. Don\u2019t Overthink About Openings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mplgames.com\/blog\/how-to-get-better-at-chess\/#3_Exercise_Board_Control_The_Kings_Safety\" title=\"3. Exercise Board Control &amp; The King\u2019s Safety\">3. Exercise Board Control &amp; The King\u2019s Safety<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mplgames.com\/blog\/how-to-get-better-at-chess\/#4_Learn_The_Endgames\" title=\"4. Learn The Endgames\">4. Learn The Endgames<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mplgames.com\/blog\/how-to-get-better-at-chess\/#5_Practice_As_Much_As_Possible\" title=\"5. Practice As Much As Possible\">5. Practice As Much As Possible<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mplgames.com\/blog\/how-to-get-better-at-chess\/#6_Review_And_Learn_From_Games_Played\" title=\"6. Review And Learn From Games Played\">6. Review And Learn From Games Played<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mplgames.com\/blog\/how-to-get-better-at-chess\/#7_Use_All_Available_Chess_Resources\" title=\"7. Use All Available Chess Resources\">7. Use All Available Chess Resources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mplgames.com\/blog\/how-to-get-better-at-chess\/#8_Avoid_Critical_Mistakes\" title=\"8. Avoid Critical Mistakes\">8. Avoid Critical Mistakes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mplgames.com\/blog\/how-to-get-better-at-chess\/#9_Accelerate_Speed_Of_Play\" title=\"9. Accelerate Speed Of Play\">9. Accelerate Speed Of Play<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mplgames.com\/blog\/how-to-get-better-at-chess\/#10_Solve_Chess_Puzzles_Regularly\" title=\"10. Solve Chess Puzzles Regularly\">10. Solve Chess Puzzles Regularly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mplgames.com\/blog\/how-to-get-better-at-chess\/#11_Maintain_Focus_Stay_Patient\" title=\"11. Maintain Focus &amp; Stay Patient\">11. Maintain Focus &amp; Stay Patient<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mplgames.com\/blog\/how-to-get-better-at-chess\/#Added_Pro_Tip_Play_against_stronger_opponents_and_learn_from_them\" title=\"Added Pro Tip: Play against stronger opponents and learn from them\">Added Pro Tip: Play against stronger opponents and learn from them<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mplgames.com\/blog\/how-to-get-better-at-chess\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mplgames.com\/blog\/how-to-get-better-at-chess\/#What_is_the_20-40-40_rule_in_chess\" title=\"What is the 20-40-40 rule in chess?\">What is the 20-40-40 rule in chess?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mplgames.com\/blog\/how-to-get-better-at-chess\/#How_to_actually_get_better_at_chess\" title=\"How to actually get better at chess?\">How to actually get better at chess?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mplgames.com\/blog\/how-to-get-better-at-chess\/#What_is_the_1_chess_strategy\" title=\"What is the #1 chess strategy?\">What is the #1 chess strategy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mplgames.com\/blog\/how-to-get-better-at-chess\/#Is_1500_a_good_chess_rating\" title=\"Is 1500 a good chess rating?\">Is 1500 a good chess rating?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mplgames.com\/blog\/how-to-get-better-at-chess\/#Is_700_a_bad_chess_rating\" title=\"Is 700 a bad chess rating?\">Is 700 a bad chess rating?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mplgames.com\/blog\/how-to-get-better-at-chess\/#What_is_Magnus_Carlsens_IQ\" title=\"What is Magnus Carlsen&#8217;s IQ?\">What is Magnus Carlsen&#8217;s IQ?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>It isn\u2019t too difficult to understand why only a few games carry the global appeal of chess. Considered a thinking person\u2019s game, chess is all about capturing opponent pieces and ultimately checkmating the king. While it sounds like a piece of cake on paper, it takes more than just good intuition to play chess and win frequently. The game is traditionally played on a chessboard, but mainly due to the pandemic, online chess has become a mainstay among players in the US. The Netflix show The Queen\u2019s Gambit also added a great deal in creating a wave of enthusiasm for the nearly 1500-year-old game of chess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re also a part of the new wave of chess players but still reasonably new to it, you might be on the lookout for ways to get better. Upping your chess skills is essential to making your wins more consistent. Whether it\u2019s for showcasing your skills at a local chess club or defeating opponents online, you can learn how to get better at chess. While it is a complex game, you can still gain a deep understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, ahead, we unpack how to improve chess game effortlessly!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mplgames.com\/blog\/types-of-chess-variants\/\">10 Types of Chess Variants<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_11_Tips_On_How_To_Get_Better_At_Chess\"><\/span><strong>Top 11 Tips On How To Get Better At Chess<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mplgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/shutterstock_2473969035-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5035\" style=\"width:729px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mplgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/shutterstock_2473969035-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mplgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/shutterstock_2473969035-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mplgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/shutterstock_2473969035-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mplgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/shutterstock_2473969035-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mplgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/shutterstock_2473969035-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/close-shot-hand-moving-black-chess-2473969035\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lysenko Andrii \/shutterstock<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s now look at how to improve chess game in a few easy steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Know_Every_Rule\"><\/span><strong>1. Know Every Rule<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of whether you\u2019re a serious chess player or not, it always makes sense to review the basic movements of pieces in chess along with its unique rules. One cannot get better at chess games if one doesn\u2019t know the exact rules or move pieces correctly. Learning how to play chess directly impacts your probability of winning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try joining any local chess clubs if you wish to get this done faster. Think of chess as a social game where you make long-lasting bonds with people. There\u2019s absolutely no point feeling good by defeating weaker players. If you need to improve, start by memorizing every chess rule and countering opponent attacks in subsequent games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Dont_Overthink_About_Openings\"><\/span><strong>2. Don\u2019t Overthink About Openings<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a preconceived notion that you\u2019re likely to lose your game if your opening moves are not strong enough. This isn\u2019t necessarily true all the time. Some chess players prefer to believe that they need to spend countless hours understanding and memorizing hundreds of different opening variations. However, most of your opponents may play moves that go against their core strategy based on opponent moves anyhow, rendering all that insane opening preparation entirely useless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is evident that many players don\u2019t know about chess openings, and even if they do, the chances they play according to the way you\u2019ve planned are slim. Learn and exhibit strong opening principles from the beginning and let the proceedings play out. Don\u2019t always go by chess books and theories. This is how to get better at chess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Exercise_Board_Control_The_Kings_Safety\"><\/span><strong>3. Exercise Board Control &amp; The King\u2019s Safety<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A bulk of the games take place in the middle of the chessboard, where the pieces battle it out for the advantage. If you\u2019re the first player to dominate the mid-section, then chances are, the game can turn out in your favor. This is one of the basic opening principles of chess, as it allows greater mobility for the pieces and gives them access to all parts of the board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Protecting the king is vital. It is generally advisable to castle early, especially if you\u2019re a newbie in chess puzzles. A castled king is safer than one in the board\u2019s center, and it helps avoid frustrating checks and checkmates early on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Learn_The_Endgames\"><\/span><strong>4. Learn The Endgames<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To nobody\u2019s surprise, most chess games don\u2019t conclude quickly; instead, only after dozens of moves and after several pieces have been captured by both players. This often leaves just the kings and a few other pieces or pawns. This is typically referred to as the \u201cendgame,\u201d where the objective is to promote any existing pawns to a queen by getting them across to the other end of the board. Understanding how to navigate the endgame will aid you in winning many games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Look up chess websites and platforms to learn chess endings better and make more effective chess moves accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Practice_As_Much_As_Possible\"><\/span><strong>5. Practice As Much As Possible<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As the old saying goes, you can\u2019t expect perfection in anything without going through the cycle of repetition of dealing with hurdles. The same applies to chess. Use every opportunity to play a chess game \u2013 be it on a smartphone or a handheld device, a computer, or on the actual board with friends and family members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since each person\u2019s skills and tactics vary, you\u2019ll be subjected to a variety of openings and endgames, making your game stronger by the day. Keep practicing until you feel you\u2019re ready for games with skilled opponents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Review_And_Learn_From_Games_Played\"><\/span><strong>6. Review And Learn From Games Played<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wondering how do I get better at chess? Well, there\u2019s plenty to learn from every game you play \u2013 be it a new method of navigation, a new strategy, or a new thought process. Such valuable insights can always come in handy while playing chess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though it can be expensive, get a chess coach, if you must, to help get better at chess and develop the discipline to think creatively. You can also find chess engines online that help review your moves and understand where you went wrong and what you executed accurately. Knowing your strengths and flaws is the ultimate way to succeed in chess. If it helps, create a database of your own games \u2013 offline and online \u2013 to see what works and what doesn\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Use_All_Available_Chess_Resources\"><\/span><strong>7. Use All Available Chess Resources<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Resources are aplenty when it comes to chess. It helps to utilize everything from books, TV shows, YouTube videos, and other material to become a pro at chess. We can even recommend some books that you should start right away. The list includes \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Irving Chernev\u2019s \u201c<em>Logical Chess Move by Move <\/em>\u201c: Teaches you how to ambush the king and also how to play positional chess with queen pawn openings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aaron Nimzovitch\u2019s \u201c<em>My System<\/em>\u201c: A solid beginner-to-intermediate level book.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alexander Kotov\u2019s \u201c<em>Think Like a Grandmaster<\/em>\u201c: A deep, established chess training manual for experts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Max Euwe\u2019s \u201c<em>Judgement and Planning in Chess\u201d<\/em>: Explains how to judge a position depending on space advantage, pawn structure, end-game advantages, king attack, and combinations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Avoid_Critical_Mistakes\"><\/span><strong>8. Avoid Critical Mistakes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is crucial to avoid repetitive blunders while playing chess. The long list of mistakes includes playing too many moves with pawns, developing the queen way too early in the game, positioning the king in the center, leaving pieces unprotected, not using rooks efficiently, and playing without a strategy in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sufficiently cautious every time you intend to make a risky move, as they can do more damage in the long haul even if they offer some timely captures. Castling ineffectively is a mistake that many chess players often make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Accelerate_Speed_Of_Play\"><\/span><strong>9. Accelerate Speed Of Play<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you think fast, you play fast. While this goes against the conventional mode of play, the online versions of chess call for quicker decisions and fast-paced gameplay. Each game has specific stakes, and each chess variant is played differently. When it comes to blitz or speed chess, what works is how you execute moves faster in an efficient manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Solve_Chess_Puzzles_Regularly\"><\/span><strong>10. Solve Chess Puzzles Regularly<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wondering how to get good at chess? Solve chess puzzles regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chess puzzles are a great way to sharpen your tactical skills. These puzzles present positions where you must find the best possible move or combination to gain an advantage. They help improve pattern recognition, calculation abilities, and decision-making under pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Platforms like <a href=\"http:\/\/Chess.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Chess.com<\/a>, Lichess, and books like&nbsp;<em>Winning Chess Tactics<\/em>&nbsp;by Yasser Seirawan offer excellent puzzle collections to practice daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Maintain_Focus_Stay_Patient\"><\/span><strong>11. Maintain Focus &amp; Stay Patient<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chess is a game of concentration and patience. Rushing moves or getting frustrated after a bad position can lead to mistakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Train yourself to stay calm, think deeply before making decisions, and always look for your opponent\u2019s threats before making a move. Remember to practice mindfulness and deep focus exercises can help improve your mental endurance for longer games. Remember to gain as many games as possible to gain an upper hand. This is how you win games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Added_Pro_Tip_Play_against_stronger_opponents_and_learn_from_them\"><\/span><strong>Added Pro Tip: Play against stronger opponents and learn from them<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"701\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mplgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/shutterstock_2539754169-1024x701.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mplgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/shutterstock_2539754169-1024x701.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mplgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/shutterstock_2539754169-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mplgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/shutterstock_2539754169-768x525.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mplgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/shutterstock_2539754169-1536x1051.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mplgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/shutterstock_2539754169-2048x1401.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/red-chess-king-piece-standing-on-2539754169\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iremiatudor \/shutterstock<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The statement writes itself. You don\u2019t gain much by playing against weaker opponents back-to-back. If you wish to up your skills, you should play against people whose chess game is immensely more potent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t worry about failing. The bigger picture is figuring out why you lost and how you can work against that. Every successful chess player has lost in their journey to becoming truly great. So, it\u2019s clearly a matter of willingness on how to improve chess game!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mplgames.com\/blog\/best-chess-apps\/\">Best real money chess apps you should know in 2025!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_20-40-40_rule_in_chess\"><\/span>What is the 20-40-40 rule in chess?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 20-40-40 rule suggests spending&nbsp;20% of your time on openings, 40% on the middlegame, and 40% on the endgame. This helps balance learning and improve overall chess skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_actually_get_better_at_chess\"><\/span>How to actually get better at chess?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A few tips you can incorporate are to play regularly, analyze your games, study tactics, learn openings, practice endgames, and solve puzzles. Watching grandmasters and using chess engines can also help improve your strategy and gameplay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_1_chess_strategy\"><\/span>What is the #1 chess strategy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Control the center. It is one of the top winning chess strategies Placing your pieces in the center (e4, d4, e5, d5) gives better mobility and attack options. It helps dominate the board and limits your opponent\u2019s choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_1500_a_good_chess_rating\"><\/span>Is 1500 a good chess rating?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes! A 1500 rating is above average when you play games like chess, meaning you understand strategy, tactics, and planning. It\u2019s a solid club-level rating and a great foundation for further improvement in chess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_700_a_bad_chess_rating\"><\/span>Is 700 a bad chess rating?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not bad, just beginner level!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A&nbsp;700-rated player is still learning&nbsp;and can improve with practice, puzzles, and studying tactics. Many players start here before progressing. So, the more games you play the better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Magnus_Carlsens_IQ\"><\/span>What is Magnus Carlsen&#8217;s IQ?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Though not officially confirmed, Magnus Carlsen\u2019s IQ is estimated to be around&nbsp;190, placing him in the genius category. 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