"NETCRAMMER" wrote in message
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Hi all,

I'm new to chess and looking for an excellent start.....
that's where you guys come in....

Where do I start?

-NET

Net,
I second the recommendation about "Complete Idiot's Guide to Chess." To get
good, you need to study and play. There are a lot of online playing sites.
I suggest FICS, the Free Internet Chess Server. Also take a look at the
archived chess columns of Dan Heisman, under the title "Novice Nook" at
chesscafe.com. This is his general improvement plan:
http://www.chesscafe.com/text/heisman19.pdf

In general, beginners are advised to study tactical problems as much as
possible. These are positions that ask you to find the best move.

Good luck,
Bob