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ninjaswat

I learned maneuvering out of accidentally playing the Ruy, QGD (as white) and d3 Italian.

ninjaswat
TheRussianPhoenix wrote:

how to be goods at ze chessssss

dont lose at "ze chessssss"

TheSwissPhoenix
ninjaswat wrote:
TheRussianPhoenix wrote:

how to be goods at ze chessssss

dont lose at "ze chessssss"

how to beat ze chesssss

DasBurner

I would say yes because it teaches you that the best squares for pieces changes with the position. Nc3 isn't necessarily the most accurate move there anyway, it's often a lot more useful on g3 or e3

BellaAndRosie

What sort of rating (ish) should one be to start learning/playing the Trompowsky? I have had a look at it and it seems fun, but I was wondering what you people thought

DasBurner

imo it kinda sucks

but I don't see a reason to not do it now? 

TheSwissPhoenix

How to be gud at chess

LazyDog24

Switch your pfp to mine

BellaAndRosie

Does anyone know any good endgame books? I have heard that silmans books are good but I was wondering what you people thought

DasBurner

I have Silman's endgame book and it's really good

BellaAndRosie

Ok thanks! Also what is the best way to use an endgame book, should you try solve it in your head or should you set it out on a board and try solve it like that, or is there another way that is better?

BellaAndRosie

And I am assuming it is this book:

Silmans Complete Endgame Course by Jeremy Silman

BellaAndRosie

and do you think it is suitable for my rating?

DasBurner

the chapters are based on ratings

so chapter 1 is like 400, chapter 2 800 etc so yes very suitable

DasBurner

and the book has diagrams so you don't really need a board but if you still want to use one I guess it could work

BellaAndRosie

Ok thanks!!

BellaAndRosie

I am planning on getting it and fundamental chess openings, are there any tactic or strategy books or courses that you have heard or know are good?

DasBurner

pm B1Z he knows a lot more good books than I do

TheSwissPhoenix

Ninja coach me

DasBurner

yeah Ninja coach us