Ever wonder why you cannot learn chess the way another player does? Just like there are millions of ways to do math, there are the same combination of ways to learn chess. No one will learn it exactly the way you do, and you will not learn chess exactly the way others learn it. You are an individual. You have your own thinking pattern. While you play a game with the exact same rules, the way you apply the rules are distinctly you. That is why this game is so unique. It stretches your mind to think the best, and you can always come up with a powerful strategy that no one else can beat. When you learn to think logically, strategically and purposefully your whole life will be affected. If you have the motivation and desire to learn, you will learn to play well. So how do you start? What are the advanced chess strategies you need to learn? There are many chess resources to help you.
Educational Resources:
Chess books help the player learn basic principles, advanced strategies and theories independently. If you are this kind of learner, there are myriads of resources at your fingertips. Books are available for opening game, middle game, and endgame strategies for beginners and champions alike. Paid e Books are great to download so the player can start immediately. Free Chess Libraries, and free downloads are available for chess players who want to find the best resource before purchasing.
Educational visual chess resources help the visual learner. A video, DVD or a demonstration on playing chess would be your key to learning. Take advantage of your unique style. You will learn quickly.
Mentors are good educational resources. Search online for a mentor, tutor, and chess school or lessons. Valuable for fine-tuning chess skills for competition, this is a must for hands on players who need a little push in the right direction. Mentors are great at keeping the player on target thus gaining an edge above the competition. If you learn best working along someone who already knows the game well, you can leap forward with confidence.
Competition Resources:
Social competition from chess clubs and chess communities is valuable. Social settings are extremely motivating tools for many players. Check online, books and the yellow pages for them. Chess clubs and chess communities promote your game with great practice, great games and great learning opportunities. Play chess and develop practical and ethical thinking skills. Play chess better, think better.
Correspondence chess and email chess are competitive resources that give the player an abundance of practice as well as actual chess game competition in a less social setting. Good for concentration in developing your strategy, this method of playing is gaining ground fast. It gives a challenging outlet for developing your skills.
Competitive resources for competitive chess are available online and through correspondence chess, email chess, newspaper chess and puzzles. Search the internet or do book searches to find a one that is fun for you. Pick the type that will motivate you to keep playing chess.
Chess History Resources:
Read an abundance of history resources. Learn the history of chess, how it started and why people play it. Your game will improve, your enthusiasm and motivation will skyrocket and your love for the game will soar. Enjoy and reap the benefits of learning history while you improve your chess game.
Decorative Resources:
Decorative resource books can help your game by increasing the aesthetic value of chess. Whether you love to play chess or love the thought of playing chess or just love the look and decor of chess sets, learn how to show off the chess theme as much as the trophies you win in playing the game. Decorate with chess themes or let your chess sets fit in with your home and office decor theme. Learn how to decorate from decor magazines, books, articles and videos. Then just sit back and enjoy your games.
In conclusion, there are an abundance of resources that are available to you. Use them as education to learn game rules, for competition, for entertainment and history enjoyment or as home and office decoration. Chess is much more than just a board game.
