Quote Originally Posted by The Bean Counter View Post
I've watched some Magnus C videos on YouTube recently. The only problem is I have no idea what's going on. I wonder if that's what it's like for beginners trying to get into poker now: when I started out, the hand rankings would be shown and the commentary would be simple.

Does anybody have any recommendations for beginner stuff? I know what pieces can move where and what check and mate are, but that's about it.
Euwe's book "The road to chess mastery," was really helpful when I was learning the game. Really dumbed things down and explained what all the moves were trying to accomplish. A bit dated now, but I reckon still a v. good book for beginners.