24 Nov '09 02:19>
Buy me a membership and you are forgiven 😉
Originally posted by wormwoodI have a personal affirmation of this claim.
what someone said about lasker's opening theory being dated, is not much of an issue (except maybe in CC). if I understood a tenth of what lasker did on any opening, I'd be leagues better set than I'm now.[/b]
Originally posted by AutomatonLasker's Manual of Chess is a terrific all in one
I was at the bookstore and there were about 100 chess books to choose from.
Most were openings or opening variations. A few endgame books and some tactics books.
None had the "all in one" approach except for some basic ones that are too easy for me.
My 1600 rating here is only because I am beating up on lower rated players. I am about 1400 on other webs ...[text shortened]... xt best player, just a little better.
Anyone studied that book? Or should I keep looking?
Originally posted by AutomatonI'd say tactics books are the best value for your money. You could also try "My System" by Nimzovich.😏
I was at the bookstore and there were about 100 chess books to choose from.
Most were openings or opening variations. A few endgame books and some tactics books.
None had the "all in one" approach except for some basic ones that are too easy for me.
My 1600 rating here is only because I am beating up on lower rated players. I am about 1400 on other webs ...[text shortened]... xt best player, just a little better.
Anyone studied that book? Or should I keep looking?