It is clear that some things should be tought or learned at early ages. Like chess. If you have the skill, the earlier you begin to learn, the more you get succesful. But what if someone like me have a small background from the early ages, however decided to go deeper in to the subject. Is it late for him/her? How deep can he/she go? What are the things to be done? To learn the oppenings, end games very well? To be able to analyze the moves for example up to 10-15 moves?
2006-12-25 01:22:41 · 4 answers · asked by bedi s 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Board Games
I'd say forget the opening moves and go get a beginner's book that teaches the essentials of the game. Memorizing openings may be great for tournament play (to play effectively and quickly on the first moves) but can be pretty monotonous.
There are lots of books out there, but one I learned a lot from
was "How to Play Chess Like a Champion" by Fred Reinfeld.
It shows the importance of strategy by replaying some great gameplay of the past. After you get basic strategy another thing to pick up is chess puzzle books which get you to think through best plays over a number of moves.
Another help would be a good chess computer or pc program.
As to being too old: I don't believe in the concept. Started university at 39 after a lackluster high school education. In 3rd year with a 3.9 GPA. Don't let anyone (including yourself) say it's too late.
Good Luck,
Peace
2006-12-25 01:42:21 · answer #1 · answered by zingis 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have gained 400 USCF rating points after the age of 50 and it is a lot of work. I would suggest finding a player stronger than yourself and setting up a regular study session. As far as openings, you should set up a good consistent repertoire and stick with it. Learn your endgames especially those involving pawns and/or rooks. Also analyse deeply everyone of your games with the view of finding your weeknesses and fixing them.
www.Chessbase.com has a lot of good software to study with. Join a local chess club. Play weekend tournaments. Learn from your peers. Just don't expect progress to be easy. Chess is a very difficult game to master.
2006-12-25 18:39:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Read this blog starting with the 'GCTS' link on the sidebar: http://chess-training.blogspot.com
It outlines a chess training methodology 'for the rest of us'.
Enjoy!
I can say for sure that
a) you can improve
b) it is work
c) Tactics and Endgames give you the biggest improvement for the time spent.
Tactics specifically decide most chess games. Practice at the Chess Tactics Server (link on the blog also), and do it every day for 30 minutes or so.
Learning and improving chess takes work and lots of playing.
Good Luck!
2006-12-27 13:26:52 · answer #3 · answered by markgravitygood 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
play alot, make strategys, i can end a game in about 8-10 moves, gotta watch the person your playing against closly..and it's never to late to learn, tought my grandpa that was almost 70 and he played with friends and got good enough to beat me an alot of my friends that were really goood
2006-12-25 09:28:44 · answer #4 · answered by jesse 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋