Best Books for Beginners? - Chess Forums - Page 2

KingAdRock · 2015-12-03T07:38:09-08:00

I like the "Fundamental Chess Openings" book, but it is a little in depth for a beginner. I am plodding through it however. I am making progress, but am wondering if there is a better book out ther. I hear "Modern Chess Openings" is good, but full of typos. I guess my goal is to f

IM pfren

Dec 9, 2015

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KingAdRock wrote:

I found two cool books:

1) Chess Tactics by Paul Littlewood.

2) Chess Openings for White, Explained by variouls authors.

John Watson labels the second one as horrible and I agree with him.

RussBell

Dec 9, 2015

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KingAdRock wrote:

I found two cool books:

1) Chess Tactics by Paul Littlewood.

2) Chess Openings for White, Explained by variouls authors.

If you find these books helpful, you should use them. Regardless of what the naysayers may say.

RussBell

Dec 9, 2015

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jambyvedar

Dec 9, 2015

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Idiot's Guide to Chess by GM Patrick is also great for beginners. It covers many aspect of chess that a beginner should know.

Drawgood

Dec 13, 2015

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#25

I really like the book Logical Chess Move by Move

RussBell

Dec 14, 2015

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"Winning Chess Strategy For Kids" by Jeff Coakley...

Not just for kids. This is a GREAT chess book-course for every beginner-novice.

Slightly pricey for a chess book, but worth every penny, and more. You can buy several chess books, or just this one....and likely be better off getting (and studying) this one.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1895525055?keywords=Winning%20chess%20strategy%20for%20kids&qid=1450093674&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1