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  Introduction: “Why am I losing games I should be winning?” If you’re a chess beginner asking yourself this question, you’re not alone. Most beginners repeat the same costly mistakes that stall their progress, frustrate their efforts, and make chess feel like an uphill battle. But here's the good news: once you recognize these common errors, avoiding them becomes easy. This blog will walk you through the 10 most frequent beginner mistakes—and more importantly, show you how to correct them . Whether you're playing casual games or starting to compete, fixing these habits will fast-track your improvement. Let’s dive in! 1. Neglecting the Center The Mistake: Many beginners make random opening moves that don't control the central squares—e4, d4, e5, and d5. Why It Hurts: Controlling the center allows your pieces to influence more of the board. Without it, your opponent can easily dominate the game. Fix It: Focus on classic center-opening moves like 1.e4 or 1.d4. De...

Screens have become ubiquitous in the modern world, and they will only get more common over time. Instead of removing them completely (which is quite frankly impossible), we should encourage children to engage in purposeful and healthy activities. What online chess teaches children is so captivating that it connects young minds around the world and helps in building strategies, sharpening thinking, and is a classic game. 💻 Too Much Screen Time… The Wrong Types Scrolling through video-based platforms such as Tik Tok or Instagram is a common pastime for young children. Although entertaining, these platforms can be incredibly detrimental due to. ⏱ Attention spans are shortened to a few measly seconds, if that 🌀 Focused, deep intellect is replaced with the drive for instant gratification 😫 Fatigue of the mind alongside lower grades of creativity These videos give the audience a good dose of dopamine, but learning is far from parallel. In the long run, children will struggle more and mor...