I am on Christmas break from college and I have just decided I want to improve my game as much as possible in the next few weeks. I figure I have time to work all the way through 1 chess book, or maybe 2, but for the purposes of this question, let's assume 1. Which book should I work through? These are the very limited set of books I have to choose from:
1. Judgment and Planning in Chess by Max Euwe
2. Art of attack in Chess by Vladimir Vukovic
3. Understanding Chess Move by Move by John Nunn
4. Winning Chess Endgames - Just the Facts by Lev Alburt
5. Some various opening books
1. I read but it was that old notation so it wasn't as fun.
2. I just finished reading this month.
3. I looked at it but its not what i expected. I was hoping for something closer to logical chess move by move with little variations etc..
I would go with Judgement and planning especially if its with the new notation.
Art of Attack is great but its more for someone 1700 around.
Originally posted by UmbrageOfSnow Anyone else have any imput?
No opening books. I havn't read any of the others though. I own Art of Attack, but I won't start it until I finish with Postal Chess Masterpieces by Dunne.
Originally posted by UmbrageOfSnow Anyone else have any imput?
This has been repeated many times in these threads.
Study Tactics!
Bring a puzzle book like Reinfelds 1001 mates or combos. Albertsons and Wilsons 303 whatevers. Chess tactics for Juinors-Lou Hays
etc, etc.
read as many puzzles as you can, but dont spend more then 5 min on each, finish the book, then re-read it. The key is to remember as many patterns as possible.
For Positional ideas. Logcal Chess by Chernev.
This is a good start. The other books you mentioned can wait until 1600 or so
1. Judgment and Planning in Chess by Max Euwe - 8-9/10 good but old...
2. Art of attack in Chess by Vladimir Vukovic - 10/10 great book!!!
3. Understanding Chess Move by Move by John Nunn - 10/10 great book!!! (this book is like the Modern version of: Logical Chess by Chernev) - read this book instead of Chernev's ancient book.
4. Winning Chess Endgames - Just the Facts by Lev Alburt - 8/10 good, but there are better endgame books.
Originally posted by amir1 Looks like good choices - here is my rating:
1. Judgment and Planning in Chess by Max Euwe - 8-9/10 good but old...
2. Art of attack in Chess by Vladimir Vukovic - 10/10 great book!!!
3. Understanding Chess Move by Move by John Nunn - 10/10 great book!!! (this book is like the Modern version of: Logical Chess by Chernev) - read this book instead of ...[text shortened]... Chess Endgames - Just the Facts by Lev Alburt - 8/10 good, but there are better endgame books.
These may be good choices for an advanced player. but someone whos under 1400 or so might not get a good understanding of the content.
Im around 1600+ and most of those books where hard for me to grasp.
Im reading Chernevs book, and i like it a lot.
Its best to work on a gradient you can handle.
Youi might get what you need from those books, but if not, try what i sugessted earlier
Grandmouster has some good points in his post above.
I however, still think that Nunn's 'Understanding Chess Move by Move' is a good modern replacement for Chernev's calssic.
Originally posted by UmbrageOfSnow I am on Christmas break from college and I have just decided I want to improve my game as much as possible in the next few weeks. I figure I have time to work all the way through 1 chess book, or maybe 2, but for the purposes of this question, let's assume 1. Which book should I work through? These are the very limited set of books I have to choose ...[text shortened]... n Nunn
4. Winning Chess Endgames - Just the Facts by Lev Alburt
5. Some various opening books
I would recommend Nunn's book, "Understanding Chess Move by Move." The important thing about this book is that it deals with the whole game as a package and begins to teach you how to think through a game. In learning chess that is the single most important thing to learn...how to think and how to plan.
Originally posted by amir1 Grandmouster has some good points in his post above.
I however, still think that Nunn's 'Understanding Chess Move by Move' is a good modern replacement for Chernev's calssic.
I dont think that this book should be replaced.
It seems to be a good steping stone for an improving player.
Im reading the Chernev book right now, and will read The Nunn book next.
This way i will study in a level by level of understanding.
I did read the Nunn book, and found it a little over my head at the time. Hopefully it will be better this time
Guys I want to ask, I already have How to Reassess your Chess by Jeremy Silman, I was told to read The Amateur's Mind first. Do you really think its needed? Or can I make do with HTRYC only?
Originally posted by stanloh Guys I want to ask, I already have How to Reassess your Chess by Jeremy Silman, I was told to read The Amateur's Mind first. Do you really think its needed? Or can I make do with HTRYC only?
Originally posted by Santa Drummer PLaying games helps
Sorry I don't really get what you are saying, at least its not answering my question. I just asked someone who have read both books if they can input their opinions if its really necassary to read The Amateur's Mind before HTRYC or can I skip it altogether.
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