Book For Beginners?

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FatCity

I recently bought a copy of "The Complete Idiot's Guide To Chess" by Patrick Wolff as a good way to refresh myself on the basics.

Can anyone recommend any other chess books which are appropriate for beginners?

Thank you!

ClassDunce

I recently bought a copy of "The Chess Players Bible" I forget who wrote it but I like it. The images are clear and all the tips are given using a kind nifty chess board drawing but easily the best part is the way that the book is bound, it's like a spiral binder so you can lay it flat on the table without losing your place. Alot of the tactics and strategies given are kind of basic and I wish that the chapters were orginized a little better but there's some good stuff, I'm really digging the section on pawn structure and strategy since that and the endgame are easily what I'm worse at. I never know what to do with those pesky pawns...

*edit* I just checked Amazon and the book was written by James Eade. *edit*

Jasano32

I found Bobby Fisher Teaches Chess was good, as far as helping me to see the game better. Not a lot of theory stuff, but definitely helped my gameplay.

Alex_M

The Chess Players Bible by James Eade is a great book, like ClassDunce said. You should give it a try.

RooksBailey

My favorite is The Simon & Schuster Pocket Book of Chess by Raymond Keene.  It is a great introductory book that covers everything from the rules through tactics, strategy and even a survey of chess history.  It is nicely illustrated too. 

kevinp

Play Winning Chess by Yasser Seirawan is a great first book with a little bit about everything.  It is extremely easy to read and the problems are good tests of knowledge learned throughout the book.  Also has some historical info on past masters with examples.  Highly recommended