A start in chess.

Let's talk about how do I start chess, maybe readers might take it as inspirational subject to become a chess player just like me. Because of my lack of deep knowledge in chess, I can only guide chess player to achieve rating around 1550 (as a new chess player, you'll be given a rating of 1200).

1. Chess is a strategy game, of course. However, my opinion stated that chess is about your mental fitness. It is always be important to stay sharp during playing chess so that you'll not lose pieces easily. When I start playing chess, I always drop my queen easily, not to mention others as well. I'll make this point as, when you start playing chess, try hard to stay sharp so that you and you're opponent pieces are even, well, drop a pawn or two may be acceptable. If you manage to stay even till the end, then, you'll be considered as ok.

2. After that, you need to learn how to make a strategy, even with a cheap trap. Don't aim to get major pieces such as bishop eagerly, they'll come as opportunity at some point. But, do always aim to capture opponent's pawn as an asset for your endgame (which I do not include here, because my lack of knowledge in endgame).

3. Openings, or systems for your game is the most important things to learn, even if you are a master. As a                   beginner, try to find an opening that suits you very well. An opening for beginner that I recommended are King Indian Attack and Colle System for white because these opening are very versatile to ALL black's reply. Try out this opening, understand the main line, and play it often. For black, I don't really have any suggestion for it. The point is, pick ONLY one or two openings for white and black respectively so that you have a deep understanding for it. The less opening you learn, the more deeper you understand.

4. ALWAYS training, either play with your friends or internet. www.chess.com is recommended site for training chess. play for at least 30 minutes per day.