Learn chess fundamentals and win against beginners

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90 minutes

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·Beginner

After 90 min: You'll understand opening principles, tactics, and endgame basics to compete confidently.

What you need

Chess boardPieces or app (Chess.com)Tactics puzzlesOpening referencePatience

The 90-Minute Plan

Memorize piece values0–15 min

Pawn = 1, Knight/Bishop = 3, Rook = 5, Queen = 9. Dictates trading decisions.

Learn opening principles15–35 min

Control center, develop pieces, king safety. Avoid traps. 10 moves to solid position.

Master tactical patterns35–55 min

Fork, pin, skewer, discovered attack. Puzzles reinforce. Daily puzzle solving builds pattern recognition.

Understand endgames55–75 min

King and pawn endgames basic. Opposition, zugzwang, distant opposition. Endgame precision wins games.

Play and analyze75–90 min

Blitz first (fast, lower pressure). Analyze losses. Identify mistakes. Learn from stronger players.

Pro Tip

Tactics win games more than strategy; solve 1 puzzle daily for 6 months transforms level.

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