Load up on the tactical books early. I'd recommend reading Winning Chess by Chernev right after Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess. Back to Basics Tactics by Heisman soon after that.
Study order for the beginner/novice
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That's a good start for sure.
I've read Pandolfini's Ultimate Guide and am about tour finish Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess. I've definitely learned a lot so far. Here is my order based on what I have:
Chess Fundamentals
Logical Chess
Tactics is a must from here on out:
Winning Chess - Chernev
Back to Basics: Tactics
Winning Chess Tactics
Ultimate Chess Puzzle Book - can be ongoing
Chess: 5334 Problems - also ongoing
From there some further study:
The Amateurs Mind
Silman's Complete Endgame Course - not sure if I should start this earlier.
Weapons of Chess
The Most Instructive Games Ever Played
Complete Book of Chess Strategy
From here I'll probably pick up HTRYC and start reading opening books, master games, my system, and think like a grandmaster
Mar 7, 2017
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I'd start out with Bobby Fisher teaches chess, then logical chess move by move. Master the endgames for your level of play in silmans endgame course while going through those. the endgame is the most important thing to learn. most people will say tactics, tactics, tactics, and that is partially correct, but if you are playing somebody right at or slightly above your level then better endgame knowledge and technique will win out.
Good to know, I'll make sure to use the Endgame Course book earlier.
"... 'Chess Fundamentals' ... does not deal so minutely as this book will with things that beginners need to know. ..." - J. R. Capablanca's Primer of Chess
Mar 7, 2017
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First don't suck. Don't drop material for no reason.
Then read Seirawan Winning Chess series.
Read in order.
Pandolfini's Ultimate Guide to Chess
Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess
Winning Chess - Chernev
Back to Basics: Tactics
Winning Chess Tactics
Chernev's Logical Chess: Move by Move
Weapons of Chess by Pandolfini
The Most Instructive Games of Chess Ever Played by
Complete Book of Chess Strategy by Silman
Silman's Complete Endgame Course
The Amateur's Mind by " "
That's a lot of books. How will you ever find time to play chess? LOL Ultimately, it's playing that will be most helpful, backed up with the knowledge of the books. Practice, practice, practice. Don't play against computers, you won't win. Play against people. Accept the losses. Embrace the victories.
I suppose I have many great books to read and books on my wishlist I have been told will help me, but what I really want is a clear cut order of how to tackle these books, and where to go from there. I understand that I am a beginner and that one shouldn't become overwhelmed, but I'm also a bit obsessive and like to know my endgame (chuckles) as well. So where to go from the start to finish.
Here are the books I am reading/about the read:
Pandolfini's Ultimate Guide to Chess
Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess
Chernev's Logical Chess: Move by Move
Books I have in my possession:
Weapons of Chess by Pandolfini
Complete Book of Chess Strategy by Silman
Silman's Complete Endgame Course by " "
The Amateur's Mind by " "
Winning Chess by Chernev
The Most Instructive Games of Chess Ever Played by " "
Books I have on my wishlist:
Back to Basics: Tactics by Heisman
The Art of Checkmate by Renaud
Art of Attack in Chess by Vukovic
Chess: 5334 Problems, Combinations, and Games by Polgar
Fundamental Chess Openings by Van der Sterren
Modern Chess Openings by De Firmian
Understanding Chess: Move by Move by Nunn
My Best Game of Chess by Alekhine
My 60 Memorable Games by Fischer
My System & Chess Praxis by Nimzowitsch
Think Like a Grandmaster by Kotov
Again, I would like an idea of what I should read now, what to read next, and what my endgame should be. I of course understand that actual chess games and giving myself problems to solve weekly will help as well, so possibly an idea on a nice weekly regimen would be great. Thank you in advance!