He is a great writer. I don't know that one but I have read several of his others and very much enjoyed them.
How to chose a chess move by andrew soltis?
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Aug 21, 2016
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When i first got the book i didnt like it much.but after reading logical chess and amateurs mind picked the book up having learnt from the other two got in to the book.the chapters in the book are really good to learn a lot from like. candidate cues . how much analysis. reality check.if you get the book take your time reading over the chapters you will pick up better broad vision good luck hope this as helped.
Soltis writes entertainingly and chooses interesting games and positions to illustrate what he has to say. His books are always enjoyable to read and seem to be focussed on what you have to do to improve. Whether they do lead to improved ability is harder to say. They have not worked for me. I have read several of his books in the last few years but my OTB rating has refused to move up out of the 1900's where it has been stuck for many years. Is it the material that is at fault, or the way I am using it?
Could it be that you have been reading books primarily intended to help players well below the 1900s?
"... When two 1700 players meet over the board, one will typically self-dstruct. Not in the opening, as an 1100 player would, but by move 40, if not 30. As a result, many players can reach 1900 strength simply by not blundering. Mastering chess takes more. It requires a new set of skills and traits. ..." - GM Andrew Soltis (2012)
Has anyone read the book how to chose a chess move? Is it worth reading? Does it really help one select a good move?