If you can find it, get
by Alexander Costyev. It's a Russian book, which was translated many tears ago by GM Jon Speelman, and published by Batsford back in 1984. It's one of the best books ever written for class players.
You can get a used copy fairly cheap via Amazon. There is also a follow up to this book called 40 lessons for the Club Player. I have both but have not read them as of yet. I'M half way through Laskers Manual of Chess but when I finish I will give both of these books a whirl.
I found the Book mentioned by Pfren on Amazon India but it costs Rs14,914 which is equal to 247$.Unbelievable.
Yes... I did not say it's easy to find this book, as well as its companion volume (#3).
However, it's an absolute classic of the "Soviet Chess School", and IMO well worth a re-issue, instead of the usual junk that is published recently, and has little to zero didactical value.
I see on your thread in the General Discussion forum that you read Amateurs Mind but didn't play over the examples. You need to do that with whatever book you use. It will train your mind to recognize positions, patterns, plans, etc. No matter how much chess talent anyone may have they still need to spend many hours working through positions on a board, whether the board is physical or electronic. I like to compare learning chess to learning to play a musical instrument. The very act of learning must be enjoyable because you're going to do an awful lot of it.
when you buy a chess book study it from a to z amateurs mind must be read and read many times to understand this is the way to learn. an other good book to study is 50 essential chess lessons by steve giddins. and simple chess by michael stean.
If you can find it, get
From Beginner to Expert in 40 Lessonsby Alexander Costyev. It's a Russian book, which was translated many tears ago by GM Jon Speelman, and published by Batsford back in 1984. It's one of the best books ever written for class players.
Whoah! I have the book and will read it definetly after the Rapid Chess Improvement and from AMateur to IM. Thanks IM pfren.
Unorthdox Chess Openings by Erich Schiller (1998). Translated from the original German by Peter Miller and Catherine Schell.
Hands down probably THE best mass-market chess book written in the last twenty-five years.
That would be considered smuggling.
Unorthdox Chess Openings by Erich Schiller (1998). Translated from the original German by Peter Miller and Catherine Schell.
Hands down probably THE best mass-market chess book written in the last twenty-five years.
I'm afraid the late Tony Miles had a slightly different opinion, though...
http://www.chess.co.uk/kingpin/Kingpin/book_reviews.htm#Unorthodox
Classic Miles! 
@Pfren
The book "From Beginner to Expert in 40 Lessons" is the same as the one that has been translated under the title "Σωστό σκάκι για όλους σε 40 μαθήματα";
What about this Kopec book to see where you are so you know what to study next?
Kopec is also known for his Kopec system, a gimmick that somehow has no refutation. I'd play it but only in moderation, too much fun in mainline open Sicilians.
"That would be considered smuggling."
How so? If a website has a better deal elsewhere then go there. How would the international shipping be? Money is tight so people have to save where they can. The people who run everything cheat the military (people who aren't even from the 1%'s America to begin with so they have nothing to gain by risking their lives for a stupid Ayn Rand ideal) by tax evasion. If they can use foreign banks then we the people should be able to order stuff from India if it's cheaper. India is selling cancer medication for much less than America, and the CEO even said he's developing it for westerners who can afford it (i.e., people from that other America where their politicians not only represent them, but are them).
I want to give India a high five for doing what's right instead of following a stupid patent law.
If you can find it, get
From Beginner to Expert in 40 Lessonsby Alexander Costyev. It's a Russian book, which was translated many tears ago by GM Jon Speelman, and published by Batsford back in 1984. It's one of the best books ever written for class players.
thanks for the recommendation; definitely going to pick up a copy. also, did you deliberately type "many tears ago"? very appropriate for me. haha
If you can find it, get
From Beginner to Expert in 40 Lessonsby Alexander Costyev. It's a Russian book, which was translated many tears ago by GM Jon Speelman, and published by Batsford back in 1984. It's one of the best books ever written for class players.
found on amazon for 1 penny!!! (plus 3.99 shipping, of course); can't wait
How To Become A Rock Solid Class E Player, by SebLeb. Available in an overflowing supply on chess.com. It's priced appropriately, it's free.
@Pfren
The book "From Beginner to Expert in 40 Lessons" is the same as the one that has been translated under the title "Σωστό σκάκι για όλους σε 40 μαθήματα";
Yes, it is the same book Fotis has translated in Greek, and published several years ago. He has done a good job. Unfortunately Fotis is not active in chess any more- he's involved in bridge instead...
Unorthdox Chess Openings by Erich Schiller (1998). Translated from the original German by Peter Miller and Catherine Schell.
Hands down probably THE best mass-market chess book written in the last twenty-five years.
I'm afraid the late Tony Miles had a slightly different opinion, though...
http://www.chess.co.uk/kingpin/Kingpin/book_reviews.htm#Unorthodox
I loved Tony Miles book reviews, he was hilarious! Awesome. & Nigel Short was just jealous. We'll miss you Tony.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/0713441143/ref=dp_olp_used/275-5665331-5133136?ie=UTF8&condition=used
some very cheap copies
The new one is to expensive , maybe someone should contact the publisher and suggest turning it into an ebook.
I am thinking about some books to help boost my rating.
I have read Amateurs mind and Yasser serwin tactics, I laso own Yassrer's stratergy book.
I am thinking of getting some books. my ideas are:
Pump up your rating
A book on evaluating and planning (ie Chess Blueprints: Planning in the Middlegame, modern chess planning or just reread amateurs mind)
Starting out in chess attacking play
Starting out in chess defensive play
And also an opening book like Starting out 1.e4 or starting out 1.d4 and maybe a book on the french/scilian/english/ruy lopez. I feel I sould learn an opening or 2, I have only played 1.e4 games recently and if i can ruy lopez.
Please Which books are the best, I feel my problems are in evaluation and planning. I would prefer opening books that have ideas of plans in them.
Thank you.