My system


I don't think there is any "best" book in chess or anything, but My System is practically a necessity for every serious tournament player. That book or another book that explains the same original ideas by Nimzovich.
"... I found [Nimzowitsch's] own books very difficult to read or understand. ... [Nimzowitsch: A Reappraisal by Raymond Keene] explain's Nimzowitsch's thinking and influence on the modern game in a far more lucid and accessible way. ... The books that are most highly thought of are not necessarily the most useful. Go with those that you find to be readable. ..." - GM Nigel Davies (2010)

kindaspongey wrote:
"... I found [Nimzowitsch's] own books very difficult to read or understand. ... [Nimzowitsch: A Reappraisal by Raymond Keene] explain's Nimzowitsch's thinking and influence on the modern game in a far more lucid and accessible way. ... The books that are most highly thought of are not necessarily the most useful. Go with those that you find to be readable. ..." - GM Nigel Davies (2010)
I agree. No point in trying to read anything beyond your grasp. Plus, chess is 90% tactics. Strategy is harder to learn, but less important.