Tips on how to be a best chess player?

A Chess computer or online game is a good way to learn the moves. To improve, you should paly against players who are better than you are and observe how they try to beat you. After friendly games, players can point out to each other what their plans were and how they put them into practice.

You can also read books and articles on chess tactics and strategy. There are chess problems and commentary in the US Chess Federation's monthly magazine, Chess Life.