Has anyone read the blue book of chess? - Chess Forums

devtaji

Mar 13, 2015

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I was looking for a free book as a first boo that teaches everything about chess. I've heard a lot about Chess fundamentals by Capablanca which I could get a hold of in both descriptive and algebraic notation.

But then I also found this Blue book of chess.

It's only available in descriptive notation though.

Should I read this or go with Capablanca?

Tatzelwurm

Mar 13, 2015

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devtaji wrote:

I was looking for a free book as a first boo that teaches everything about chess. I've heard a lot about Chess fundamentals by Capablanca which I could get a hold of in both descriptive and algebraic notation.

But then I also found this Blue book of chess.

It's only available in descriptive notation though.

Should I read this or go with Capablanca?

Go with Capablanca. This "Blue Book" is a typical 19th century work with all its weaknesses. Even the rules of the game as found in the section "The Chess Code" are hopelessly outdated.

devtaji

Mar 14, 2015

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go with Capablanca?

Go with Capablanca. This "Blue Book" is a typical 19th century work with all its weaknesses. Even the rules of the game as found in the section "The Chess Code" are hopelessly outdated.

Thanks. The book I'll buy is capablanca.

Moriarty_697

Mar 14, 2015

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#4

Heard good things about the Little Green Book. . . On a poker forum, where it belongs. Nice try, though. :-)

Tom578

Apr 28, 2018

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#5

If you have iBooks on an Apple device and whatnot, Chess Fundamentals is somethingg you can get for free.

joseph1000000

Jun 10, 2019

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devtaji wrote:

I was looking for a free book as a first boo that teaches everything about chess. I've heard a lot about Chess fundamentals by Capablanca which I could get a hold of in both descriptive and algebraic notation.

But then I also found this Blue book of chess.

It's only available in descriptive notation though.

Should I read this or go with Capablanca?

Who wrote the blue book?

zikalify

Dec 22, 2020

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joseph1000000 wrote:

devtaji wrote:

I was looking for a free book as a first boo that teaches everything about chess. I've heard a lot about Chess fundamentals by Capablanca which I could get a hold of in both descriptive and algebraic notation.

But then I also found this Blue book of chess.

It's only available in descriptive notation though.

Should I read this or go with Capablanca?

Who wrote the blue book?

Howard Staunton.