AJM1988 wrote:
Yes, chess books are time consuming, frustrating and at times BORING.
Listen to this on repeat while reading
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XS9Ltj4GEAo
Any trick for reading Chess Books
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Jan 22, 2016
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I've used two methods that have worked well for me.
1) Read the whole book, skipping most of the game analysis on the first read. Then go through the games, but avoid getting bogged down in variations.
2) Download or create a database with all of the games. Go through these games on my own on a screen or on a chess board. Once I grasp the key turning points of the game and some of the tactics, read the annotations in the book.
1) Read the whole book, skipping most of the game analysis on the first read. Then go through the games, but avoid getting bogged down in variations.
2) Download or create a database with all of the games. Go through these games on my own on a screen or on a chess board. Once I grasp the key turning points of the game and some of the tactics, read the annotations in the book.
0110001101101000 wrote:
AJM1988 wrote:
Yes, chess books are time consuming, frustrating and at times BORING.
Listen to this on repeat while reading
It got annoying lol.
"... Slowly but surely, this or a similar type of digital/multimedia publication will doubtless come to occupy more and more of the chess publishing space. In terms of sheer convenience and efficiency, it's hard to argue with being able to see and play through the positions that you're reading about. ..." - IM John Watson (2014)
http://theweekinchess.com/john-watson-reviews/john-watson-book-review-114-more-on-electronic-publishing
"If you find an opening here that appeals to you and you wish to find out more about it, the next step would be to obtain an introductory text devoted entirely to that subject." - GM John Emms in his 2006 introduction to basic opening principles, Discovering Chess Openings
"Throughout the book Emms uses excellently chosen examples to expand the readers understanding of both openings and chess in general. Thus equipped the student can carry this knowledge forward to study individual openings and build an opening repertoire. ... For beginning players, this book will offer an opportunity to start out on the right foot and really get a feel for what is happening on the board." - FM Carsten Hansen, reviewing the 2006 Emms book
https://web.archive.org/web/20140627114655/http://www.chesscafe.com/text/hansen91.pdf
I have just bought a book (London System) of Everyman Chess, I read it on the table with the chess viewer app, and PGN tha they give, for me it just perfect, it makes a great difference, that was a good advice, at least for me, if not I will probably would not read chess books anymore. Thanks
Feb 4, 2016
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Absolute_Best wrote:
HAS WORKED WELL AND WAS EXELLENT ADVICE FOR ME
Xbiker wrote:
Hello,
I have juts bought my first serius chess book, and I see that is extremely time-consuming, not a lot of diagrams, and full of coordinates, just to read 10 pages, with a chess board in front of you takes a lot of time, but the book have 160 pages! so I do not know how much time it can take me! and I do not have much time, it is a bit discouraging, If I did that, I would not have the time to play in moths. I imagine it is a question of getting use to it, but it not easy.
I have done for instance the study plan here in Chess.com and it is quite enjoyable, the same as a lot of videos I have seen, and I know books are indispensable but bufff, It is hard to deal with all of this coordinates. I really like the interactive way of learning
I wonder why there is not an easier system, electronics books that show you the games or even where you could consult the alternatives given when you touch
Or if any trick to read easier the chess books
Thanks
Chess books can definitely be frustrating to read. Unlike other texts, one will not benefit from a chess book by using traditional methods or speed reading or skimming. The reason being that it requires concentration and an attention to detail.
The best way to read a chess book is to think of it not as a novel but a filing cabinet. Think about it. Why are you reading a chess book in the first place? That's the essential question.
If it is to learn openings, then look for the section on openings. If it is to develop familiarity with traps, then locate the traps section. Etc.
I believe that you will find it more enjoyable and useful if you read the chess book in this manner. :)
Xbiker wrote:
I have just bought a book (London System) of Everyman Chess, I read it on the table with the chess viewer app, and PGN tha they give, for me it just perfect, it makes a great difference, that was a good advice, at least for me, if not I will probably would not read chess books anymore. Thanks
I got the one by Lakdawala on the London System a few months ago in my experimentation with learning a d4 opening.
I love the electronic format (I use pgns/cbv format.)
The book is good too - I wouldn't say it's a masterpiece or my favorite, but I can't argue with the results - I went up at least 50 points (after losing a bunch of points in the early phase!) after familiarizing with the opening.
The chapter on the London vs KID was the most helpful - most of my London vs KID games go roughly the way his chapter on it presents, and usually I end up having a pretty good qside assault plan as white while black gets stymied on how to proceed.
Mar 12, 2016
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#29
Can anyone suggest A book for this everymanchess site that covers multuble opennings? I currently have "Mastering the chess openings vol. 1" by John Watson. I enjoy how thurow the book is but am finding it hard to get through, esspecially with my dyslexia I'm making a few mistakes with placement on the board. I really want to get better but am finding it discouraging with the snails pace I'm going at currently, I feel like with the visuals already done for me it'll be much better experiance for me!
Thanks for any and all help!
One Everyman Chess book that I often suggest is Discovering Chess Openings by GM Johm Emms (2006).
https://web.archive.org/web/20140627114655/http://www.chesscafe.com/text/hansen91.pdf
Perhaps, the most recent Everyman Chess book "that covers multiple openings" is Mastering Opening Strategy by Johan Hellsten (2012).
https://web.archive.org/web/20140627044948/http://www.chesscafe.com/text/hansen158.pdf
I suppose some other possibilities are
Concise Chess Openings by Neil McDonald (2001)
https://web.archive.org/web/20140627003909/http://www.chesscafe.com/text/hansen29.pdf
Improve Your Opening Play by Chris Ward (2000)
http://www.chesscafe.com/text/improveop.txt
Mastering the Opening by Byron Jacobs (2001)
https://web.archive.org/web/20140626194126/http://www.chesscafe.com/text/hansen35.pdf
Mar 12, 2016
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#31
Some of my students have done very well with Lev Alburt's Openings for (White/Black) Explained.
Any trick for reading Chess Books
Yes read the end of the book first.
Than read the beginning.
Mar 12, 2016
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Uhohspaghettio1 wrote:
ylblai2 wrote:
One Everyman Chess book that I often suggest is Discovering Chess Openings by GM Johm Emms (2006).
https://web.archive.org/web/20140627114655/http://www.chesscafe.com/text/hansen91.pdf
Perhaps, the most recent Everyman Chess book "that covers multiple openings" is Mastering Opening Strategy by Johan Hellsten (2012).
https://web.archive.org/web/20140627044948/http://www.chesscafe.com/text/hansen158.pdf
I suppose some other possibilities are
Concise Chess Openings by Neil McDonald (2001)
https://web.archive.org/web/20140627003909/http://www.chesscafe.com/text/hansen29.pdf
Improve Your Opening Play by Chris Ward (2000)
http://www.chesscafe.com/text/improveop.txt
Mastering the Opening by Byron Jacobs (2001)
https://web.archive.org/web/20140626194126/http://www.chesscafe.com/text/hansen35.pdf
You can't just post copyright material here idiot.
Don't you think those authors deserve to be paid for their work?
I'm guessing you didn't look at any of the links (maybe because you didn't want to do anything illegal). Not to worry, though. Those are reviews of the books, not the actual books. 
Ziryab wrote:
Some of my students have done very well with Lev Alburt's Openings for (White/Black) Explained.
Perhaps incorrectly, I assumed that mistyghost wanted a general discussion of openings. Admittedly, the Alburt books do have some general discussion, but their main focus is as repertoire presentations - a somewhat different sort of book. And, of course, they are not Everyman Chess books, although that might not be all that important to mistyghost.
Uhohspaghettio1, I applaud your concern for copyright issues.
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Mar 13, 2016
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#36
Start in the upper left part of the page and read left to right across the top.
The next part is where most people get confused and they will read the 2nd line right to left, picking up where the first line left off.
This makes sense, but actually every line in the book should be read starting from the left.
Hope that helps.
Mar 13, 2016
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#37
It's been said that chess is the "Art of analysis". Reading any book, chess or otherwise, brings with it a sense of accomplishment as we work through it ...but do we really work, or do we measure our study by the deeper penetration of the bookmarker ?
I've come to believe it's the attention we give to whatever position is in front of us that is most important. It doesn't matter how long we take to get through a book because it's the now that counts...Whenever I'm playing through a master game say and just moving the piece and not "asking questions", I know it's time to give it a rest.
0110001101101000 wrote:
Start in the upper left part of the page and read left to right across the top.
The next part is where most people get confused and they will read the 2nd line right to left, picking up where the first line left off.
This makes sense, but actually every line in the book should be read starting from the left.
Hope that helps.
I usually start at the left when I read the first line, but once you've
to easier seems just it right the to over way the all eyes your dragged
start the second line at the right, and read to the left from there. You
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Mar 13, 2016
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#39
wayne_thomas wrote:
0110001101101000 wrote:
Start in the upper left part of the page and read left to right across the top.
The next part is where most people get confused and they will read the 2nd line right to left, picking up where the first line left off.
This makes sense, but actually every line in the book should be read starting from the left.
Hope that helps.
I usually start at the left when I read the first line, but once you've
to easier seems just it right the to over way the all eyes your dragged
start the second line at the right, and read to the left from there. You
.way that time of lot a save can
Feels good. Would read again.
It's a matter of patience. I got my first book in September 1995. I didn't finish it until November.
A few things to keep in mind:
1) Don't get the electronic version. You learn more by having to make the moves yourself on an actual board.
2) It's not like you have to hide in a corner and never see a chessboard again until you finish. Study a minimum of 10 hours per week. That can be an hour and a half a day, 2 and a half hours 4 times a week, etc.
3) Do not go at a rapid rate. You are studying, not seeing how fast you can complete the book. "Winning Chess Tactics" by Yasser Seiriwan took me 2 months in 1995.
4) Depending on how dense the pages are, 1 hour may only equate to something like 2 or 3 pages. Some books you can get thru a dozen pages in an hour.
5) Don't feel like you can't ever play. Play in over the board tournaments, not garbage here.
6) One hour of serious studying is more beneficial than 12 hours of online blitz. Limit your online blitz. Max one hour per week. Better off finding a club that plays something like G/75 or G/90, 1 game a week.
7) Study Endgames, Tactics, and Strategy before you touch an opening book!