chess college

has anyone read this series. i'm trying to make sure that i buy books that are going to help my play and not go over things that i already know.

John Donaldson highly recommends the books

that doesn't really answer my question as to whether it would help my play or not.

Chess Life did a review on the books. I think it was Pete Tamburo. Basically he panned the books and said it was not a line of study that a class player 0-2000 would necessarily benefit from. There are many really awesome books out there. Check out Lev Alburt's series .... read lots of tactics books.... Good Luck

Although I cant really help you with what you asked, I would like to say that Ive found this article quite helpful, it takes you from 1200-2200 playing strength, we have similar playing strengths Ive finished the first two sections, and am starting the 1400-1600 section of it, its quite helpful

http://www.amazon.com/gp/richpub/syltguides/fullview/39SYY4XAXZ5WW/ref=cm_sylt_byauthor_title_full_5

http://www.amazon.com/gp/richpub/syltguides/fullview/1Q5THDKSJD8SU/ref=cm_sylt_byauthor_title_full_3

Ive heard better reviews about the School of Chess Excellence series by Dvoresky, they're very advanced.