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Just got a book, what else besides just reading?

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Nero21
Feb 17, 2018
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So I finally found a book I'd like to read (thanks to this thread: https://www.chess.com/forum/view/general/is-reading-books-about-chess-strategies-tacticts-openings-really-necessary-to-become-a-good- ) ) 

I started reading it and I am doing pretty well and it came to my mind that there might be something else I can do just besides reading. Should I take notes, should I get my old dusty board and pieces out and play out the examples that were given in the book?
Anyone got suggestions? 

 

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NKchesscoach
Feb 17, 2018
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You must throw away the book. Books are for lazy people. Books will rot your brain.

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Dj_Volt
Feb 17, 2018
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Books are great. I have read several and they improve you game constantly. I would suggest following the examples in a real board, because it does help visualize the game better. Also chess.com has plenty of great features to take advantage of.