Look at some of the books of IM Jeremy Silman.
I need help in finding my first chess book.
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Try How to Beat Your Dad at Chess by GM Murray Chandler. The strongest players of this century and the last emphasized tactical expertise over all other preparation. GM Chandler's book contains fifty checkmating themes which will help you develop just the right set of skills.
I got "Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess" and "Attacking Chess" off amazon.com for about $10 total. By the time I was done reading those my rating went from a struggling 1300 player to a relatively average 1600 player.
I would suggest those.
Great! Are these books I can find at any bookstore, such as Barnes & Noble? Also, what in your opinions is it to first study? I have never seen a chess book before, and I think I might feel over whelmed by strategy techniques. I am a visual learner so if there are lots of board pictures, with descriptions, I think it would help better instead of explanations solely in writing.
My system by Aaron Nimzowitsch is usally described as a must read for chess players of all levels.
It is usually said that 99 out of 100 Chess Masters have read My System.
arthurdavidbert wrote:
Check Amazon.com for the books and reviews first.
thanks for the tip
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I'm working through "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Chess" which is highly rated on Amazon.com and has 58 enlightening reviews.
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José R. Capablanca, Chess Fundamentals (1921) remains unsurpassed as the best first book for beginning players willing to get better.
Willing? Yes, the vast majority of chess players do not want to become better than their friends because it destroys the sport.
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Ziryab wrote:
José R. Capablanca, Chess Fundamentals (1921) remains unsurpassed as the best first book for beginning players willing to get better.
Willing? Yes, the vast majority of chess players do not want to become better than their friends because it destroys the sport.
This is from 2009…
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AunTheKnight wrote:
Ziryab wrote:
José R. Capablanca, Chess Fundamentals (1921) remains unsurpassed as the best first book for beginning players willing to get better.
Willing? Yes, the vast majority of chess players do not want to become better than their friends because it destroys the sport.
This is from 2009…
It was the most interesting question I could find today.
bro my guy bumped a 12 year old thread
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Max Euwe wrote two books, "The Road to Chess Mastery" and "Chess Master vs Chess Amateur", that go into great depth explaining the moves in a series of games. The lengthy explanations are primarily verbal rather than a series of moves in chess notations, letting the student see why the moves are made rather than just pointing out the best continuations.
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Hi, I'm looking for a book for a player (me) who is a beginner/novice. I have played with on the count of one hand people OTB. I have basic strategy, but I feel that 1700 is about my limit online. I'm hoping someone could explain a book or author that would benefit me the best for my level. Also, please if you post, explain things in laymen terms because I don't understand the technical terms to chess yet.
Thanks everyone!