How come I can't win at Yahoo Chess?

Question

Okay, I'm 13 years old and i'm in the NAGTY. I thought I had a good chess skill as I normal win agianst my family but I some how can't beat people on Yahoo chess.

I'm an above average student whocan speak other languages but just can't play well. I've played for years and i've allways thought I was good but can't play.

Answer 1

practice practice practice....you'll get it sooner or later

Answer 2

I'm sure chesmayne will direct you to his site in just a sec (couldn't resist :-) ) ....but i would recommend learning combinations first.  you get really good at finding (and avoiding) them and your game will improved markedly!

Answer 3

I have just 1280 @ yahoo chess ( have lost more than half I have played).They are very good players, because they have played large number of games.

But as you are 13 you can win in future. What is the meaning of "...who can speak other languages..."?

Wish you all the best.

Answer 4

just keep on tryin

Answer 5

most likely they are computers are just unrated mean they are better then what it says i would check out FICS free internet chess server