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Pros and Cons of reading chess books

  • 3 years ago · Quote · #181

    Don3

    So this thread should be closed.

  • 3 years ago · Quote · #182

    NM Reb

    Some IMs are stronger than some GMs, they just never get the necessary norms for some reason or another. I recall that Kramnik was once a 2650 rated FM.... he went straight to GM and was never an IM.  I also played a 15 yo FM who was over 2500 ... 

  • 3 years ago · Quote · #183

    Don3

    "they just never get the necessary norms for some reason or another"

    This line was the most sensible line in this thread till now.

  • 3 years ago · Quote · #184

    FM CharlyAZ

    Reb wrote:

    Some IMs are stronger than some GMs, they just never get the necessary norms for some reason or another. I recall that Kramnik was once a 2650 rated FM.... he went straight to GM and was never an IM.  I also played a 15 yo FM who was over 2500 ... 

     Between those reasons could be: wrong training methods, wrong (or lack) of a mentor, personal issues, economical reasons...

  • 9 months ago · Quote · #185

    blake78613

    Reading books will increase your knowledge of chess ideas.  Instead of restricting your chess, it will open new doors allowing you broaden your horizon.  Not reading will result in restricting your chess and staleness in your play.

  • 9 months ago · Quote · #186

    GhostNight

    This subject has really stretched out but an interesting question if you have a response against reading books?  I feel any kind of reading is  good for the brain, just like chess is at any level! 

  • 9 months ago · Quote · #187

    royalbishop

    If the chess book does not cost over $100 and and others have also had success reading it then i say i give it the green light and vote Pros.

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