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Your Chess Adventure: A Guide to Hitting 1200 Elo

Hey chess enthusiasts! So, you've got the chess bug and want to level up your game to reach that sweet 1200 Elo rating. No worries, I've got your back! Let's dive into some straightforward tips that'll help you go from casual player to chess rockstar. Know Your Basics! First things first, make sure you've got the basics down. Understand how each piece moves, the value they bring to the game, and how to checkmate. It's like learning to walk before you run, but in the chess world. An important exercise to do everyday is just counting all the squares your pieces can move. Here is an easy example- fig-1 This is a position from one of my blitz game. All you need to do is count all the squares your piece can move. So lets first start with the Bishop. I suggest you to just count all the possible squares the bishop can move before reading further.  So lets continue. The correct answer is 5. Did you get that one right? If you did thats great. If not then lets count it to...