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Yes there is theres:
The Chess for Juniors series which gets excellent reviews and is the top selling series
Theres the Winning Chess series by Yasser Seirawan which I own myself but havent finished all of them (supposed to take you to about 1800), I like this series the best, Yasser is really quite enjoyable to read he makes chess almost as exciting as a football game, which is why this is a top selling series.
Theres the Secrets of the Russian Masters series by Lev Alberts. Powershaker recommend this and I bought the first volume which takes you to 1800 I read part of the 2nd book in the 1st volume and it is an excellent book has lots of drills and things to help you understand the material presented, the second volume is supposed to take you to master.
02 Mar 06
Originally posted by HomerJSimpsonI have Winning Chess Tactics by Yasser Seirawan. It's a great book, but it doesnt illustrate each move like the original poster wanted. It only has one diagram per example.
Yes there is theres:
The Chess for Juniors series which gets excellent reviews and is the top selling series
Theres the Winning Chess series by Yasser Seirawan which I own myself but havent finished all of them (supposed to take you to about 1800), I like this series the best, Yasser is really quite enjoyable to read he makes chess almost as exci ...[text shortened]... help you understand the material presented, the second volume is supposed to take you to master.
02 Mar 06
Originally posted by o0obruceleeo0oI looked at two of these (Winning Strategies, Winning Tactics) at lunch. They were the only two from the series by Yasser Seirawan at the bookstore. They are probably good books but you still need to set up a board to follow along. Anyone else?
I have Winning Chess Tactics by Yasser Seirawan. It's a great book, but it doesnt illustrate each move like the original poster wanted. It only has one diagram per example.
02 Mar 06
Originally posted by Famous GNo. Get a board and follow the book games on there. If you on a bus or something and can't then move the pieces in your head as best you can or stop reading on the bus.
Instructional chess books tend to provide one board picture per sequence of moves, leaving the reader to move the pieces in his head (or use a physical board and pieces). Is there a book where sequences are explained and each new board position is illustrated?
One diagram per move would take way to much space and is a waste.
Logical chess move by move by Chernev is great for explaining each move.
Same with Chess: the logical art of thinking by Neil Mcdonald. Exactly the same as logical chess but with new games and familiar GM's like Anand, Topolav, Kasp. etc..
02 Mar 06
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Originally posted by HomerJSimpsonWinning chess series 1800 no way.
Yes there is theres:
The Chess for Juniors series which gets excellent reviews and is the top selling series
Theres the Winning Chess series by Yasser Seirawan which I own myself but havent finished all of them (supposed to take you to about 1800), I like this series the best, Yasser is really quite enjoyable to read he makes chess almost as exci ...[text shortened]... help you understand the material presented, the second volume is supposed to take you to master.
I'd go with 1500, 1600 maximum.
Great great books though.
02 Mar 06
Originally posted by RahimKMaybe it would be too much space. How about every few moves they print another board
No. Get a board and follow the book games on there. If you on a bus or something and can't then move the pieces in your head as best you can or stop reading on the bus.
One diagram per move would take way to much space and is a waste.
Logical chess move by move by Chernev is great for explaining each move.
Same with Chess: the logical art of thinking ...[text shortened]... he same as logical chess but with new games and familiar GM's like Anand, Topolav, Kasp. etc..
02 Mar 06
Originally posted by Famous GNope. The most I've seen is say 3 boards positions printed for a whole game and games on average are around 25 moves.
Maybe it would be too much space. How about every few moves they print another board
Get a board and follow the book when your at home, or find a computer open some website such as www.chesslab.com and follow the game on thier online board.
Or you could even use a board on here Rhp if you had to. Might be harder though.
02 Mar 06
Originally posted by RahimKHas anyone come across a game summary/evaluation with more board illustrations?
Nope. The most I've seen is say 3 boards positions printed for a whole game and games on average are around 25 moves.
Get a board and follow the book when your at home, or find a computer open some website such as www.chesslab.com and follow the game on thier online board.
Or you could even use a board on here Rhp if you had to. Might be harder though.