The Complete Guide to Chess: From Beginner to 1600 ELO

Tryfon Gavriel develops chess from the rules into an overview of opening, middlegame and endgame ideas. Common traps and practical decision-making give the concepts a playing context. The substantial sequence is useful for learners who want an organized route through the game and time to examine why a move works rather than memorize a position without its conditions.

What you will learn

• Explain a basic opening or tactical idea.
• Compare candidate moves using a stated purpose.
• Review a game through its different phases.

Who this suits

The provider welcomes complete beginners, including learners unfamiliar with the rules. Plan regular games and independent position analysis alongside the video study.

Before you enroll

The page was updated in May 2026. The stated 1600 ELO target is not an assured rating outcome. Use actual games and error review to evaluate progress, and check which rating system a comparison uses.

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Put it into practice

Play a short game and select one turning point before using an engine. Compare two candidate moves, explain the threat each addresses and revisit the position after checking what your first analysis missed.

Source and review

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