I'm a big fan of this book. It has enough to take me to a much higher level. You just need to pay it respect and study diligently. If I don't improve its my fault not the book's.
Chess books to read... Suggestions please?
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I'm reading this book and I'm really enjoying it. I'm probably a bit below your level. It's a very strategic way of playing. It's quite a tough read. I am only studying a little each day. I'm currently more of a tactical player so this is great to support my positional understanding.
I'm a big fan of this book. It has enough to take me to a much higher level. You just need to pay it respect and study diligently. If I don't improve its my fault not the book's.
I'm a big fan of this book. It has enough to take me to a much higher level. You just need to pay it respect and study diligently. If I don't improve its my fault not the book's.
chamaria17e might want to look at
http://theweekinchess.com/john-watson-reviews/john-watson-book-review-108-of-eplus-books-part-2-nimzowitsch-classics
http://theweekinchess.com/john-watson-reviews/john-watson-book-review-106-zurich-1953-by-najdorf
http://theweekinchess.com/john-watson-reviews/theres-an-end-to-it-all
http://www.jeremysilman.com/shop/pc/Chess-Training-for-Post-Beginners-77p3877.htm
https://web.archive.org/web/20140708095832/http://www.chesscafe.com/text/review769.pdf
Thanks for your suggestions... i just sent you all a trophy. :)
One book that nobody above has suggested is The Art of the Middle Game by Paul Keres and Alexander Kotov. I mentioned it to some other player on this site and he checked but according to him, it is only still printed in the old notation (not sure on that point, my copy is certainly in the old notation, have owned it for about 30 years) but of all the Chess books I have ever read or studied, it is by far and away (in my opinion) the book that improved my chess the most.
Andy Soltis has some good books, his "the art of defence in chess" helped me to get better with the black pieces.
I plan to order Fischer my best 60 games I think and My system by Nimzowitsch
How to Reassess Your Chess by Jeremy Silman.
I think Nimzowitsch's My System is well worth reading. He touches on so many different issues. It's a very rich book.
Well I just now started with "My System: 21st century edition".
I hope it will help.
Thanks to all of you for your time on my post.
Good Day!
if you want to discuss it please let me know - I have just finished it and going over some stuff with a fellow reader I think would be good
Hello chess buddies,
I am here asking for help, I am these days very serious about getting better into chess.
Recently someone suggested me a book called "My System by Aron Nimzowitsch: 21st Century Edition" for my level.
(I am Currently 1650-1700 rated in standard. These days I dont play/like blitz)
I seriously want to improve, so please someone tell me if it is the best book for me (worth buying) or suggest me one which could be better.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for your time.