Hive really does have everything it seems. I love chess, but I am a terrible player. Are there any books or websites you would recommend for someone who knows the basic rules and yet manages to lose nearly every game?
I taught my six year old nephew to play chess. First game he ever played, he won against me. I taught him to play!!! Everyone said how kind I was to let him win. As if! I would not insult a child's intelligence that way. I would only let a child win a game if they were on a serious losing streak and I sensed sadness and frustration and imminent tears! Anyhow, that's my level. I call it level zero.
Zero looks like a hug. 0 XOXO (see?) Also, in tennis, zero is luv, and love is beautiful. This is how I comfort myself about being such a shitty chess player. Sometimes, comfort is elusive.
I suggest to register to Lichess: https://lichess.org/signup
And do some basic lessons there: https://lichess.org/practice
This will help a lot!
Plus practice by playing against players of similar rank.
And of course participating in our tournaments!
Thank you. I shall try that!