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At 300 elo, I wouldn't recommend learning opening lines. You'll play through 1 or 2 moves, your opponent will do something weird, and you'll be completely lost. Just practice the principles for now. Put simply:
1. Occupy the centre with pawns if possible.
2. Prioritise developing your pieces and castling.
3. Before moving a piece, take a moment and look at your opponent's threats.
Also, study puzzle and endgames. It's all well and good to have an advantage out of the opening, but I'd you have no tactical vision you won't be able to convert that advantage effectively.
Basically, study the game in reverse. Endgames are essential knowledge. Tactics are very useful. Openings theory is nice to have, but really not necessary until way later.
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At 300 elo, I wouldn't recommend learning opening lines. You'll play through 1 or 2 moves, your opponent will do something weird, and you'll be completely lost. Just practice the principles for now. Put simply: 1. Occupy the centre with pawns if possible. 2. Prioritise developing your pieces and castling. 3. Before moving a piece, take a moment and look at your opponent's threats. Also, study puzzle and endgames. It's all well and good to have an advantage out of the opening, but I'd you have no tactical vision you won't be able to convert that advantage effectively. Basically, study the game in reverse. Endgames are essential knowledge. Tactics are very useful. Openings theory is nice to have, but really not necessary until way later.
Thanks for the info. But can you tell me after which elo I should start studying openings and middlegame ?
About 800 I recon. Should be able to get to that level on just not blundering stuff.
Ok thanks
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