Chess beginner - Chess Forums

johnnyruss

Feb 4, 2009

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Hey! I'm kinda new to this chess thing. Can anyone recommend the best book for beginners? Thanks

scorpio1979

Feb 8, 2009

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#2

hi i new too i reading chess training book 1 and 2 by lev alburt and al lawrence i have also found the chess mentor on this site is the best thing since sliced bread

Bardu

Feb 8, 2009

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#3

I would recommend learning tactics first.

I'd try Ward Farnsworth's Predator at the Chessboard. It is available online at chesstactics.org.

scorpio1979

Feb 9, 2009

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#4

thanks i will have a look for that one

Vertmouron

Apr 21, 2009

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Anything written by Lev Alburt is definitely the way to go. That's true for every chess player but even more so for the novice. I would suggest starting by his chess training Volumes I and II. That's a lot to absorb for starters!