These two options are good. Maybe you can combine both as chess steps helps you with board vision, while Lev Alburt's book covers most other topics.
comprehensive, systematic books/courses
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Oct 20, 2022
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Thanks. What do you know about Lev Alburt's book? Too advanced for an advanced beginner?
Oct 21, 2022
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I think they're okay, but if you're stuck at your level, working on board vision with Chess Steps may be more useful than the Alburt series. Once again, they can complement each other, so no harm trying both (you can start with Step 2 and buy one of Alburt's books)
Chess Fundamentals Capablanca
Oct 21, 2022
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Arthur Yusupov's bookseries are also good (Build up your chess 1-3, Boost your chess 1-3 and Chess evolution 1-3). I have the first two books and I've liked them so far. They cover different topics: there is a short chapter and then puzzles. You need to get enough of them correctly to pass the chapter. These books might be too advanced at the moment, but keep them in mind for the future (perhaps 1400+). I think the Chess Steps -books are similar to these, but easier.
Oct 22, 2022
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I read Lev Albert's Comprehensive Chess Course volume 2 a few years ago. It's excellent. Mine was in the same book as volume 1, which is mostly just very basic stuff.
It is a lot easier than the Yusupov books!
It is a lot easier than the Yusupov books!
Oct 22, 2022
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I'll throw an alternative answer into the mix. Book learning might not be a particularly good use of your time at your current rating. It's certainly possible to progress much further without reading any books.
Oct 25, 2022
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CraigIreland wrote:
I'll throw an alternative answer into the mix. Book learning might not be a particularly good use of your time at your current rating. It's certainly possible to progress much further without reading any books.
What do you suggest?
Oct 25, 2022
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tygxc wrote:
Chess Fundamentals Capablanca
My first thought. Sequences things for maximum benefit. Covers all basics in a way that gives you a solid foundation.
Then A Soviet Chess Primer by Ilya Maizelis.
Masters of the Chess Board, by Richard Reti, is the book for you.
You don't really need a book, you just need to play longer time controls and stop blundering pieces. I looked through a couple of your games, and it appears most of them are lost due to you giving up a piece for no reason. Just play longer time controls and make sure your move doesn't lose material instantly.
Oct 25, 2022
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JogoReal wrote:
Masters of the Chess Board, by Richard Reti, is the book for you.
What level of player can access this book?
Oct 25, 2022
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It was written to be a textbook. If you know the moves and the rules you are ready.
And as a follow up, the most systematic book is My System. Read those two and your OTB rating will take off.
And as a follow up, the most systematic book is My System. Read those two and your OTB rating will take off.
Oct 25, 2022
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Soviet Chess Primer?
I would have recommended My System, but I'm not sure if your rating shows that you got most of the very basic fundamentals down. Still, if you have time and enjoy reading, there's no harm from reading My System. Nimzowitsch explains his ideas with very easy to understand analogies.
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JogoReal wrote:
Masters of the Chess Board, by Richard Reti, is the book for you.
What level of player can access this book?
Look inside the book and judge by yourself: https://www.amazon.com/Masters-Chessboard-Richard-Reti-ebook/dp/B006ZQISDY/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1YJR44FVBD4U9&keywords=masters+of+the+chess+board+richard+reti&qid=1666732858&s=books&sprefix=masters+of+the+chess+board+ricard+reti%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C150&sr=1-3&asin=B006ZQISDY&revisionId=f4836601&format=1&depth=1
I'm an advanced beginner (maybe) and get a bit frustrated by single topic books or lessons. I would like something that works in a systematic, comprehensive fashion teaching all aspects of the game in ascending order of difficulty. I've considered Chess Steps. I've also heard some people say that Lev Alburt's Comprehensive Chess Course may approach things this way. I prefer books. There must be options out there. Any suggestions? Thanks.