If there were only 1 chess book you could reccomend what would it be ?

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Immoney5252

Thanks^

PAMetalBoss

The Complete Chess Course by Fred Reinfeld

mldavis617
PAMetalBoss wrote:

The Complete Chess Course by Fred Reinfeld

That's an old book, but I cut my teeth on it decades ago.  I'm going back through it right now, trying to get back into the swing.  His game examples lack the source, and some are perhaps "created" for the purposes of illustration, but as a one book solution, I think it's a worthy candidate.

Immoney5252

Have been making steady improvements in my chess...thanks to all!!!

haystraylor

Bobby Fischer's 60 memorable games.

Immoney5252

thank you

Immoney5252

Hello again,

Its been a couple years now since this post and I have steadily progressed in chess. I have found that  " The Life and games of Mikhail Tal" assisted me in this adventure.  I appreciate everyones input.

Bawker

There's no way I could only recommend just one... so I'll list 5:

 

The Life and Games of Mikhail Tal - Just completely enjoyable! happy.png

The Soviet Chess Primer - WAY better than the "Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess" dreck

Zurich 1953 - Incredible collection of incredible games by incredible players!

Secrets of Pawn Endings (Muller) - Dense and "dry", but completely fascinating

My System & Chess Praxis - A bit dated, but essential reading for any serious player

 

Those would be my "Desert Island" choices... but I'd be tempted to sneak Kasparov's 5 Vol. "Predecessors" set into the bag too! happy.png

RussBell

A list of good chess books for anyone who has not yet added "Master" to their chess title...(from beginner to expert)....

https://www.chess.com/forum/view/chess-equipment/good-chess-books-for-beginners-and-beyond

MarcoBR444
 
 
McUmber

the most amazing chess book:

"What it takes to become a chess master " by Andrew Soltis

McUmber

Follows by:

"Tal's winning chess combinations" by Mikhail Tal

SuirenBoid

For a beginner... Complete Book of Chess Strategy by Jeremy Silman 

DoctorStrange

"My 60 memorable games" Robert James Fischer