Originally posted by masscatThat says it. I think a lot of poor reviews from readers come from those who are weaker in the "working out the particulars" department. On the other hand there are a good number of people who need just what this book offers and who as a result tend to oversell it's benefits. I think the story is similar for most books that tend to get mixed reviews from the readership.
...He knew how to proceed; all he had to do was work out the particulars of that position. Silman’s method will help guide you in that area.
those who give it bad reviews are the ones who are too lazy to take the time and decipher the lessons in the book.
and yea, Silman recommends going over LOTS of games to see how imbalances play a role, identify reoccuring positions, etc.
for books to buy (for a beginner who just started chess)
1. Play Winning Chess
2. Winning Chess Tactics + Silman's Complete Endgame Course (just start with it)
3. Reassess your Chess (+ Amateur's Mind optional)
4. Alekhine, Tal, Kasparov game collection (pick 1)
Originally posted by YUG0slav4 should probably just read "Master game collection." It just depends on whose style you'd most like to emulate. Having said that "The Life and Games of Mikhail Tal" is excellent both for entertainment (Both his games, and his stories) and for learning.
those who give it bad reviews are the ones who are too lazy to take the time and decipher the lessons in the book.
and yea, Silman recommends going over LOTS of games to see how imbalances play a role, identify reoccuring positions, etc.
for books to buy (for a beginner who just started chess)
1. Play Winning Chess
2. Winning Chess Tactics + Silma ...[text shortened]... ss your Chess (+ Amateur's Mind optional)
4. Alekhine, Tal, Kasparov game collection (pick 1)
Originally posted by ivan2908Outflanking - put a file between your king and your opponents. Give up the opposition, but retake it at the right time.
It was a joke! I learnt opposition, I have to learn outflanking, so then I'll be able to solve it
Remember that the side to move HAS opposition if the number of squares between the two kings is even.
From the first position, the g file should be reached first as it is the optimal one (between the two target squares)
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Originally posted by cmsMasterI have My Best Games of Chess 1908-1937 by Alekhine instead
4 should probably just read "Master game collection." It just depends on whose style you'd most like to emulate. Having said that "The Life and Games of Mikhail Tal" is excellent both for entertainment (Both his games, and his stories) and for learning.
I referred those 3 GMs because they are the ones that Silman suggested in Reassess
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Originally posted by ivan2908I'll admit that this one from Dvoretsky's Endgame Manual gave me some trouble. Once I understood that it is simply a matter of opposition and outflanking (as well as as a couple potential pawn races), I was able to work it out.
Yesterday I went through that lesson in Jeremy's book, so now understand that principle. Probably is different and more difficult for do it when there are pawns involved ?
White on move to win
Originally posted by WulebgrDoes the race begin after 1. g4 then black en passant capture, and 2. Kxg3 ?
I'll admit that this one from Dvoretsky's Endgame Manual gave me some trouble. Once I understood that it is simply a matter of opposition and outflanking (as well as as a couple potential pawn races), I was able to work it out.
White on move to win
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