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NeedForChess123

Hi! My rating is currently 2044 (FIDE). I've recently taken a break from chess and I'd like to take it up again. Which book would you recommend me to study? Therefore, I'm looking to improve my strategy and tactics to get a FIDE title (that means over 2200).

PS: only suitable ones

Nwap111

Assuming you have read the standard books, try any book by Mark Dvoretsky, such as his book on strategic play or his Chess Tests. I would also suggest any Informant, book or electronic. Hope that helps.

NeedForChess123
Nwap111 a scris:

Assuming you have read the standard books, try any book by Mark Dvoretsky, such as his book on strategic play or his Chess Tests. I would also suggest any Informant, book or electronic. Hope that helps.

Thank you for the suggestion.

NeedForChess123
omanmenar a scris:

i think you are the one to suggest chess books for us. your rating serves as credibility. what chess books did you read that obtained you that 2000's rating.?

Yeah, maybe I am a pretty experienced player but I took a long break (about 1 year) so now I have to take it up again. I am currently studying a book written by Karpov, something about evaluating positions and strategy.

RussBell

You might check out some of what I refer to as "advanced" books listed toward the end of this article...

Good Positional Chess, Planning & Strategy Books for Beginners and Beyond...

https://www.chess.com/blog/RussBell/introduction-to-positional-chess-planning-strategy

tygxc

"The Method in Chess" Dorfman

NeedForChess123
RussBell a scris:

You might check out some of what I refer to as "advanced" books listed toward the end of this article...

Good Positional Chess, Planning & Strategy Books for Beginners and Beyond...

https://www.chess.com/blog/RussBell/introduction-to-positional-chess-planning-strategy

Looks like you did a lot of research. I'm gonna read that article, thanks for all the information provided. 

 

PS: What means Class-A rated players?

mpaetz

     The US chess Federation divides players into classes according to rating:

          2200 and above=Master

          2000-2200= Expert

          1800-2000=Class A

          1600-1800=Class B

          1400-1600=Class C

          1200-1400=Class D

          below 1200=Class E

     Most big USCF tournaments are divided into different sections for each class, though often the D and E class are lumped together with unrated, or Experts compete in the same sections as masters. There are usually prizes for best Expert in the top class, best Class D in the low section, etc. Smaller tournaments will just have prizes for best in each class.

ESP-918

 

NeedForChess123
mpaetz a scris:

     The US chess Federation divides players into classes according to rating:

          2200 and above=Master

          2000-2200= Expert

          1800-2000=Class A

          1600-1800=Class B

          1400-1600=Class C

          1200-1400=Class D

          below 1200=Class E

     Most big USCF tournaments are divided into different sections for each class, though often the D and E class are lumped together with unrated, or Experts compete in the same sections as masters. There are usually prizes for best Expert in the top class, best Class D in the low section, etc. Smaller tournaments will just have prizes for best in each class.

Ok, that makes sense now. In Europe we don't have these classes, so that's why I asked. Thanks!

RussBell
OptymuS wrote:
RussBell a scris:

You might check out some of what I refer to as "advanced" books listed toward the end of this article...

Good Positional Chess, Planning & Strategy Books for Beginners and Beyond...

https://www.chess.com/blog/RussBell/introduction-to-positional-chess-planning-strategy

Looks like you did a lot of research. I'm gonna read that article, thanks for all the information provided. 

 

PS: What means Class-A rated players?

Class A = 1800 Elo and above...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chess_rating_system

P.S.  I have been collecting and researching chess books for over 30 years.  I own hundreds of chess books, including all that are cited in my blog articles...

https://www.chess.com/blog/RussBell