Remember
Its finally starting to click. Everything i learned years ago, and the ability to take my time and think it through. It really is a Beautiful game with an incredible number of nuances. It really is fun, (after the game is over a...
Frustration
My frustration level is going up. I am playing more then ever before and I think I am learning with each game. But at the same time I see myself making mistakes that I shouldn't be. I think my big problem is still that I rus...
And now
I finished the 2 Pandolfini books and I think it is time to play. I have started one game online and will play more OT games as well. Reading is great but I think you have to go out there and use what you have learned. So here g...
Bruce Pandolfini
I just finished "Beginning Chess" by Bruce Pandolfini. This is the second of his books that i have read, the other being "Principles of the New chess". I find his are excellent for the beginner. He write in a ...
Book 1
I worked through Principles of the New Chess by Pandolfini in one night. While the material was very beginner oriented I did find it a very good refresher, especially with a board in front of me. Now onto the next book.
Reading
Yesterday I went to my local Book Store where I picked up a few books on Chess. I walked out with; 1- Beginning Chess Bruce Pandolfini 2- Principles of the New Chess Bruce Pandolfini 3- Chess Tactics and Strategy Graham Burgess 4- ...
A New Start
I was taught how to play chess at a very early age. My parents came from Eastern Europe where chess was the game. As a child a played but quickly it took a back seat to sports and then girls. I did not play much until my son was ...
