20 Jun 11
Originally posted by hintjulNot to pry but I think a book on pawn structure would be a waste of your money... you're rating averages in the 1300s. It would be a bit beyond me so I assume(you being comparable to my strength) that it would be a bit beyond you also.
does anybody have any knowledge of a good book on the subject in hand?
20 Jun 11
Originally posted by tomtom232not so, Silman in his book reassess your chess, or is it the amateurs mind, cant remember, makes the rather pertinent observation that a six year old girl is capable of learning and applying positional concepts. I have read most of Soltis pawn structure chess and if you are prepared to work through games and think about the themes it will do anyone good. The worst thing that people at our level do is play with their pawns when they should be playing with our pieces, if your pawn structure is sound, leave it alone!
Not to pry but I think a book on pawn structure would be a waste of your money... you're rating averages in the 1300s. It would be a bit beyond me so I assume(you being comparable to my strength) that it would be a bit beyond you also.
20 Jun 11
Originally posted by greenerpawnI have two of the damned things, gave up after chapter three or something, was just so uninspiring a book.
I have this book. It;s a bit of a chore. He invents his own terminology for a start, so it's another language to learn almost. I'm nearer 1800 strength if that's any guide.
20 Jun 11
Originally posted by robbie carrobieWell, Instead of ordering an endgame book(I canceled it because somebody ordered the last in stock just before I did) I ordered The Art of Attack In Chess and Modern Chess Strategy by Ludek Pachman
not so, Silman in his book reassess your chess, or is it the amateurs mind, cant remember, makes the rather pertinent observation that a six year old girl is capable of learning and applying positional concepts. I have read most of Soltis pawn structure chess and if you are prepared to work through games and think about the themes it will do anyone g ...[text shortened]... ns when they should be playing with our pieces, if your pawn structure is sound, leave it alone!
The second one has a section on "The Seven Uses of The Pawn" and this will no doubt be more than good enough for me.
20 Jun 11
Originally posted by tomtom232thank goodness for that, that was quite fortunate, there's no way anyone could say that book would be enjoyable. Do you like Pachmans style of writing?
Well, Instead of ordering an endgame book(I canceled it because somebody ordered the last in stock just before I did) I ordered The Art of Attack In Chess and Modern Chess Strategy by Ludek Pachman
The second one has a section on "The Seven Uses of The Pawn" and this will no doubt be more than good enough for me.
20 Jun 11
Originally posted by robbie carrobieYeah so far it isn't bad but I'm going to work through Vukovic's book first I think.
thank goodness for that, that was quite fortunate, there's no way anyone could say that book would be enjoyable. Do you like Pachmans style of writing?
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21 Jun 11
Originally posted by hintjulI recommend the following book on pawn structures, one of the few I've read from cover to cover.
does anybody have any knowledge of a good book on the subject in hand?
The Middlegame - Book I : Static Features (Algebraic Edition) (Bk. 1) [Paperback]
Max Euwe (Author), H. Kramer (Author), Lou Hays (Editor)
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23 Jun 11
There's never anything wrong with sipping in chess culture, but I also think that 'pawn structures' are no topic for a rather low rated player.
A Tactical puzzles book, endgame principles, understanding the openings you play all should come before.
Did I mention TACTICS TACTICS TACTICS.