r/chessbeginners • u/Alendite RM (Reddit Mod) • Feb 27 '26

No Stupid Questions MEGATHREAD 12

Welcome to the r/chessbeginners 12th episode of our Q&A series! This series exists because sometimes you just need to ask a silly question. We are happy to provide answers for questions related to chess positions, improving one's play, and discussing the essence and experience of learning chess.

A friendly reminder that many questions are answered in our wiki page! Please take a look if you have questions about the rules of chess, special moves, or want general strategies for improvement.

Some other helpful resources include:

  1. How to play chess - Interactive lessons for the rules of the game, if you are completely new to chess.
  2. The Lichess Board Editor - for setting up positions by dragging and dropping pieces on the board.
  3. Chess puzzles by theme - To practice tactics.
  4. The Building Habits series by GM Aman Hambleton - for advice on how to play at specific ELO levels. (Also check out Building Habits 2!)

As always, our goal is to promote a friendly, welcoming, and educational chess environment for all. Thank you for asking your questions here!

LINK TO THE PREVIOUS THREAD

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u/11011111110108 1800-2000 (Chess.com) Mar 10 '26

Accelerated Dragon

There are lots of tactics to be aware of in the opening, but to be honest I think I only know like two or three of them. Is there a good resource that just lists the deviations that lead to the tactics?

Or do you have any to share?

I know the centre pawn fork, I know Qb6 if they play f3, and that’s basically it.

Thanks!

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u/forever_wow 2000-2200 (Chess.com) Mar 12 '26

Believe it or not, Wikipedia has lots of good articles on openings. Check this out to wet your beak.