There is no such thing as a "best book" on many things. Especially something as complex as chess.
Not familiar with the book but I'm sure it has some value.
My System - Good or not?


I have the most recently updated translation and I find it a good read. His analogies work well for me as instead of memorizing basic principals by rote I have some clever analogies to remind me as I play. I think that different authors speak to different people and I agree with the above post that there is no "best" book for everybody. My System has great merit despite not being the most up to date book with modern openings/middle game/end game theory, but is full of solid principles to learn to be a better player.


Perspective on Aron Nimzowitsch's "My System"...
https://www.chess.com/blog/RussBell/perspective-on-my-system-by-aron-nimzowitsch
https://www.chess.com/blog/RussBell

I very much like My System and The Praxis of My System by Nimzowitsch. Studying it over and returning to it after practicing the ideas, trying to work them out, improves one’s strategic planning and tactical execution. GM and former WC Tigran Petrosian wrote about how much it helped him develop his chess style.

So the USCF Master at my chess club recommended My System by Nimzowitsch to me, so I got it from the library and started reading it. However, partway through the first chapter, I was listening to a Perpetual Chess Pod video about the best books, and it seemed like Ben Johnson and the person who was being interviewed agreed that My System is not the best book.
So far here are my problems with it.
- Too many analogies. I like analogies but not in chess for some reason.
- It's old, so could it be outdated somewhat?
What do you guys think?