The best way is studying wuth a real chess board, at least for me. It has 3d pieces, so I can also develop my vision, plus the computer screen is a bit distracting
Best way to read books with analysis.
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Dec 22, 2013
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Get a copy of the games without analysis. Before reading the analysis in the book, play through the game several times and do your own analysis. Then, you will benefit more from the book.
I don't see much difference between plying through the game on a screen and playing through on a physical board, but most people do. It did make a difference for me twenty years ago, but I've been through thousands of games since then.
I have treated myself to 'The Sorcerer's Apprentice' for Christmas, and would like to go through it with some of the analysis lines in the vain hope that I might improve a bit.
Traditionally you would do that with a chess set (full size or mini) beside you, while trying to hold the book open as you go. Thing is, that seems a bit cumbersome these days.
Is it possible to get a database with all the games somewhere so you could play through it with a desktop app on a laptop or tablet or something similar? Has anyone launched an interactive type chess book for PC? Seems like a marketing opportunity if not. Anyone else any thoughts, and what do most people do?