Is it Worth Reading Chess Books?

Worst possible way to ruin your chess and time, never ever read , just play

whatever makes you happy man

There are books that are covered on youtube (so you don't have to read them). One example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eTB7oHeRgM&list=PLUrgfsyInqNa1S4i8DsGJwzx1Uhn2AqlT

I'm interested to hear the case against books. Most coaches and chess teachers recommend books.

#9 #9 #9 #9, If... we become... Nimzowitsch!...hold that line, hold that line...Eldorado....

Chess books made me the patzer I am today.

Here is a very interesting comment by a grandmaster before computers were available and I must say that I was surprised. His take on Hikaru Nakamura probably rings true. Start playing at the 22:45 mark.

Honestly, I prefer learning from playing, but it's really whatever helps you learn the best! Enjoy the experience.

Don’t read books, but do buy them.

huh?

Buying books supports chess writers. If you study them, you’ll soon be beating the authors and writing your own books. There’s no money in such work, so you don’t want that.