Top 7 Mistakes New Chess Players Make (And How to Avoid Them)
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♔ Hey there, future chess master! So you're gettin' into chess? That's awesome. But lemme guess—you started a game online, moved a few pieces, then BAM! Your king's cornered and you're like "what just happened?". Yep, we've all been there. This ain't a fancy lecture. We're gonna talk real. I'm gonna walk you through the Top 7 mistakes beginners make in chess (don't worry, almost everyone messes these up), and more importantly, how you can dodge 'em. Let's dive in. 1 Playing Without a Plan What's the mistake? Moving just to move. No clear idea why. Like, "Oh, this piece can jump there—cool." Why it hurts If you just push pieces around without thinking... you're probably helpin' your opponent more than yourself. Fix it ...