12 Nov 11
I want to buy some sort of tactics book for bedside reading. I figure 20-30 minutes of problem solving before bed would be a beneficial habit to develop. The problem I've been having is finding a book that's not organized by theme. I just want a giant book of random problems so I'm not looking only for skewers in the skewer section and ignoring everything else. Can anyone recommend something like that? I'm rated ~1850 on ChessCube is that helps.
13 Nov 11
Originally posted by NotEvenWrongL. Polgar has a good book of tactics. A good book that still is themed is 700 Practical lessons. Its still themed but has great test work in the second half of the book that helps build. Its written by Jakov Neishtadt. I highly recommend both of these volumes.
I want to buy some sort of tactics book for bedside reading. I figure 20-30 minutes of problem solving before bed would be a beneficial habit to develop. The problem I've been having is finding a book that's not organized by theme. I just want a giant book of random problems so I'm not looking only for skewers in the skewer section and ignoring everythi ...[text shortened]... else. Can anyone recommend something like that? I'm rated ~1850 on ChessCube is that helps.
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13 Nov 11
Originally posted by NotEvenWrongPractical Chess Exercises by Ray Cheng
I want to buy some sort of tactics book for bedside reading. I figure 20-30 minutes of problem solving before bed would be a beneficial habit to develop. The problem I've been having is finding a book that's not organized by theme. I just want a giant book of random problems so I'm not looking only for skewers in the skewer section and ignoring everythi ...[text shortened]... else. Can anyone recommend something like that? I'm rated ~1850 on ChessCube is that helps.
13 Nov 11
Originally posted by tortenyou Frenchie , i am in vigorous training from a secret lair hidden high in the hill tops
1000 combinations - József Pintér
Also without clues but more than just tactics:
Chess training pocket book (3rd revised edition) - Lev Alburt
Chess exam and training guide - Igor Khmelnitsky
where i am planning my revenge for your series of outrages against my king pawn!
13 Nov 11
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Originally posted by robbie carrobieYour training is in vain for I've changed allegiance.
you Frenchie , i am in vigorous training from a secret lair hidden high in the hill tops
where i am planning my revenge for your series of outrages against my king pawn!
I'm again a vassal of the great 1...,e5!
13 Nov 11
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Originally posted by tortenwhut? how can this be? ahhh the pain! all my plotting in vain, my evil mind ray for
Your training is in vain for I've changed allegiance.
I'm again a vassal of the great 1...,e5!
nothing, is there no justice! Did you just feel like a change of scenery? What are you
playing, the Ruy or the Petroff, or some excellent gambit line?
13 Nov 11
Originally posted by robbie carrobieThe french was a change of scenery,I've always played e5
whut? how can this be? ahhh the pain! all my plotting in vain, my evil mind ray for
nothing, is there no justice! Did you just feel like a change of scenery? What are you
playing, the Ruy or the Petroff, or some excellent gambit line?
Can't choose the ruy as black,that's up to white.I play 2 knights,open ruy,lines with Bc5 vs KG and scotch.
And pretty much anything I feel like trying depending the mood I'm in.
Btw,we're slightly off topic
13 Nov 11
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Originally posted by robbie carrobieIt's true he is.
you Frenchie , i am in vigorous training from a secret lair hidden high in the hill tops
where i am planning my revenge for your series of outrages against my king pawn!
and Anatoly Lein's "sharpen your tactics" if you can find a decent used copy of it.
13 Nov 11
Originally posted by nimzo5This is exactly what I'm looking for. Only problem is it's impossible to find. Only copies around seem to be around $40 on Amazon and in poor condition.
It's true he is.
and Anatoly Lein's "sharpen your tactics" if you can find a decent used copy of it.
Perhaps I'll get the Cheng book, it's almost right.
14 Nov 11
Originally posted by NotEvenWrongsave your money and just use chesstempo I own sharpen your tactics and never use it because you have to look at the back for the answer so much easier to use software
This is exactly what I'm looking for. Only problem is it's impossible to find. Only copies around seem to be around $40 on Amazon and in poor condition.
Perhaps I'll get the Cheng book, it's almost right.