5 Common Mistakes Every
Beginner Makes in Chess

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by Coach Alina

March 05, 2025

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Chess is a game of deep strategy, but even the best players started by making some classic beginner errors. In this post, we’ll walk you through five common mistakes—and how to avoid them to sharpen your game right away. Chess is a game of deep strategy, but even the best players started by making some classic beginner errors. In this post, we’ll walk you through five common mistakes—and how to avoid them to sharpen your game right away.

Chess is a game of deep strategy, but even the best players started by making some classic beginner errors. In this post, we’ll walk you through five common mistakes—and how to avoid them to sharpen your game right away. Chess is a game of deep strategy, but even the best players started by making some classic beginner errors. In this post, we’ll walk you through five common mistakes—and how to avoid them to sharpen your game right away.

Ignoring the Center

Many beginners develop pieces without thinking about board control. The center is key—it gives mobility, influence, and space.

Pro Tip:Always aim to control e4, d4, e5, and d5 early in the game.

Moving the Queen Too Early

Many beginners develop pieces without thinking about board control. The center is key—it gives mobility, influence, and space.

Pro Tip:Always aim to control e4, d4, e5, and d5 early in the game.

Not Castling Early

Many beginners develop pieces without thinking about board control. The center is key—it gives mobility, influence, and space.

Pro Tip:Always aim to control e4, d4, e5, and d5 early in the game.

Hanging Pieces

Many beginners develop pieces without thinking about board control. The center is key—it gives mobility, influence, and space.

Pro Tip:Always aim to control e4, d4, e5, and d5 early in the game.

Playing Without a Plan

Many beginners develop pieces without thinking about board control. The center is key—it gives mobility, influence, and space.

Pro Tip:Always aim to control e4, d4, e5, and d5 early in the game.

Ignoring Time

Many beginners develop pieces without thinking about board control. The center is key—it gives mobility, influence, and space.

Pro Tip:Always aim to control e4, d4, e5, and d5 early in the game.

Chess is a game of deep strategy, but even the best players started by making some classic beginner errors. In this post, we’ll walk you through five common mistakes—and how to avoid them to sharpen your game right away. Chess is a game of deep strategy, but even the best players started by making some classic beginner errors. In this post, we’ll walk you through five common mistakes—and how to avoid them to sharpen your game right away.

Conclusion

Chess rewards thoughtfulness and practice. Avoiding these five errors can instantly improve your confidence and performance on the board. Every grandmaster once made these same mistakes—what matters is learning from them.

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5 Common Mistakes Every Beginner Makes in Chess

Cutting Edger

March 14, 2025 at 1 : 15 am

This is exactly what I needed as a beginner! I've been moving my queen out way too early—now I know why I keep getting into trouble 😅

Cutting Edger

March 14, 2025 at 1 : 15 am

This is exactly what I needed as a beginner! I've been moving my queen out way too early—now I know why I keep getting into trouble 😅

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