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I’m looking for chess books with notation only I’m illiterate but I should be able to get through the moves only thank you
Very few chess books contain chess notation only; that is, no text other than chess notation. Off the top of my head one book comes to mind which contains only games, with essentially chess notation only...note that these games are very advanced, master-level (and higher) games..
Boby Fischer Complete Games of the American World Chess Champion edited by Lou Hays...Check the "Read Sample" feature on the Amazon webpage (pp. 23ff)...
https://www.amazon.com/Bobby-Fischer-Complete-American-Champion/dp/1880673991/ref=sr_1_1?
another possibility are books by Bill Wall. In particular his "miniatures" series of chess books contain short chess games, with chess notation only. For example...
800 Chess Traps by Bill Wall...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09FC5Y4H7?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
Perhaps the best approach to the issue is to check out any of the several good chess online databases. They all provide access to complete games containing chess notation only (in PGN format) which can also be downloaded....for example...here...
https://www.365chess.com/chess-games.php
Paul Morphy vs Count Carl Isouard, Paris, 1858 (the 'Opera Game')...
https://www.365chess.com/game.php?gid=2689116
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opera_Game
Chess Online Databases
https://old.chesstempo.com/game-database.html
https://database.chessbase.com/
https://en.chessbase.com/post/using-the-live-database-from-the-browser
https://theweekinchess.com/twic
Assuming that you are actually illiterate and are motivated to change that, there are many resources available that could help you with your issue, including for free. For example, school and edcuational systems, municipal and local government programs and libraries, even churches could put you in contact with people or resources that would help you. That is, there are many organizations of this kind that are involved with and specialize in providing help with personal issues of the sort.
In the event that you are not totally illiterate, you might discover something of interest here...(especially the introductory books cited at the top of the article)...
Good Chess Books for Beginners and Beyond...
https://www.chess.com/blog/RussBell/good-chess-books-for-beginners-and-beyond
Good luck to you!
For every chess beginner, particularly those rated below Elo 1000, I recommend to study the games of one of the great players of chess history, Paul Morphy...
Paul Morphy, one of the greatest chess players of the 19th century, is celebrated for his brilliant tactical play and several iconic games that showcase his genius. For example, Morphy's legendary 'Opera Game'...
https://www.chess.com/terms/opera-game-chess
https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1233404
and...
https://www.chessgames.com/player/paul_morphy.html
https://www.chessgames.com/perl/collections?search=paul+morphy
Top Ten Games of Paul Morphy
Paul Morphy vs. Duke Karl II and Count Isouard (1858) - This game, played in an opera house in Paris, is one of Morphy's most famous, showcasing his ability to sacrifice material for a swift attack.
Paul Morphy vs. Alonzo Morphy (1850) - A rook odds game that highlights Morphy's tactical prowess and ability to dominate even with a material disadvantage.
Louis Paulsen vs. Paul Morphy (1857) - A critical match during the 1st American Chess Congress, demonstrating Morphy's strategic depth and tactical sharpness.
Paul Morphy vs. Adolf Anderssen (1858) - Known as the "Game of the Century," this match against one of the strongest players of the time illustrates Morphy's aggressive style and tactical brilliance.
Henry Bird vs. Paul Morphy (1858) - A casual game that showcases Morphy's ability to exploit his opponent's weaknesses effectively.
Paul Morphy vs. Napoleon Marache (1857) - This game features Morphy's innovative use of the Evans Gambit, leading to a decisive victory.
Paul Morphy vs. John William Schulten (1857) - Another significant game that highlights Morphy's tactical skills and ability to create threats against his opponent.
Paul Morphy vs. Charles Le Carpentier (1849) - A rook odds game that demonstrates Morphy's ability to outplay his opponent despite the material disadvantage.
Paul Morphy vs. Schrufer (1859) - This game showcases Morphy's tactical acumen and ability to create winning positions from seemingly equal setups.
Paul Morphy vs. Adolf Anderssen (Casual Game, 1858) - A rematch that further cements Morphy's reputation as a tactical genius.
Significance of Morphy's Games
Paul Morphy's games are not only significant for their tactical brilliance but also for their educational value. His ability to create threats, utilize open lines, and sacrifice material for positional advantage has influenced generations of chess players. His style is often described as a blend of classical principles and aggressive tactics, making his games a rich source of study for both beginners and advanced players alike.
The Chess Journal+1
For those interested in exploring Morphy's games further, many resources are available online, including annotated games and analyses that delve into the strategies and tactics he employed throughout his career.
An excellent, instructive book of Morphy's games to begin with,,,
A First Book of Morphy by Frisco Del Rosario
https://www.amazon.com/First-Book-Morphy-Frisco-Rosario/dp/1412039061/ref=sr_1_1?
RussBell wrote:
Paul Morphy vs. Charles Le Carpentier (1849) - A rook odds game that demonstrates Morphy's ability to outplay his opponent despite the material disadvantage.
Is this the game in which White mates at move #13? That game is very likely apocryphal, as pointed out by Edward Winter in his Chess Note #2859. It seems this game was first attributed to Morphy without any reference sometimes around the 1970s and then it made its way into many game collections (including mine). But, as Edward Winter uncovered, it had been first attributed to Denis Julien, a Morphy contemporary, and it also got replicated later in a game published by Kurt Richter, early in the 20th century. The Chess Monthly, which Morphy co-edited, never printed this game. Its attribution to Morphy should thus be questioned, unless someone can produce a verifiable reference.
EDIT: For many of the other games you mentioned, Morphy played each opponent several times during the same year, so you'd need to provide some additional information besides opponent and year, to identify the exact game you're referencing.