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russdunn
I'm only ~1750 (at time of writing) but would like to think I have the potential for a lot higher - I think where I suffer most is moving from mid to end game, that is to say after the openings I can often get bogged down in positional play, and mine obviously often isn't good enough to get me into a good position in the end game.
I'm just after some recommendations for good books, don't care how heavy going they are or what have you, I've a good mathematical brain and don't mind some work.
Thanks :)
paul211
Soltis's pawn Structure Chess.
My System.
Middlegame by Pachman's.
Winning Chess Tactics by Seirawan & Silman
The Art of Attack in Chess by Vukovic (a classic!)
Silman’s Complete Endgame Course
How to Reassess Your Chess 4th Edition by Silman (for players 1400 to 2100)
Sadly, the 4th Edition of How to Reassess Your Chess won’t be out until April of 2010
Ref: http://www.chess.com/forum/view/general/chess-books-that-will-make-you-a-bad?lc=1
and read also post# 12.
"Simple Chess" by Michael Stean. Great book!
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