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The best chess book EVER!!!

The best chess book EVER!!!

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Just for it's sheer size then Polgar's Chess has to get a mention. Then there's the content, over 5,000 puzzles, endgame studies, minature games, and combinations.

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Originally posted by martinbeaver
Just for it's sheer size then Polgar's Chess has to get a mention. Then there's the content, over 5,000 puzzles, endgame studies, minature games, and combinations.
That sounds interesting, is it a mish mash of stuff from all areas of the game?? Don't think i've seen a book quite like that b4.😲

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Originally posted by redlentils
hi ivanhoe,

each of the three editions have a lot of original analysis by watson. the latest, 3rd edition, introduces the classical french as an alternative to the winawer. i love the french defence and this book is written by someone who plays and has invested his effort and time into this defence. i love the way his ideas have evolved in each edition ...[text shortened]... vely book. i play the french defence against 1e4 in every game. i learn from every game.

ray

Thanks, "Play the French" latest edition is now on my "Books to Buy" list.

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Anyone reccomend some thing on strategy, perhaps a little more than just a discussion of the elements??🙄

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the best chess book is:The Chess Artist by J. C. Hallman

:'( sdh :'(

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Why is it the best??

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Originally posted by marinakatomb
Why is it the best??
i assume they have librarys there get it and find out why o yes it reads like a novel and i couldnt put it down

:'( sdh :'(

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Originally posted by marinakatomb
[b]Hi all.

What is the best chess book you've evr read??

The two volume set on the middlegame by Euwe and Kramer is the best instructional middlegame book--- the title is The Middlegame. The content and the organization of the book is excellent, just the right amount of examples and commentary to demonstrate the various themes. I say get it and read it.

Tiger


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Thanks Mr Frosty, errr i mean Tony Tiger 😉 I might just do that. Anyone else???🙂¬~

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Best 2 chess books ... hands down :

Journal of a Chess Original;
Journal of a Chess Master;

both by Stephen Gerzadowicz

They are a great read, laugh out loud funny, and you can learn good chess from them.

I also recommend many titles from Thinkers Press publishers . Many good chess books.

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So who is our favourite author?

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Thought I would buy "My system" - but their seems to be two versions one £14+ and 200+ pages and one at £22+ and 300+ pages - which is the right one please?

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Originally posted by Mark Lynch
Thought I would buy "My system" - but their seems to be two versions one £14+ and 200+ pages and one at £22+ and 300+ pages - which is the right one please?
Of course the 300+ pages...........you're going to buy a great and helpful book!go to amazon.com,chess+books and read some reviews.

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Originally posted by Ravello
Of course the 300+ pages...........you're going to buy a great and helpful book!go to amazon.com,chess+books and read some reviews.
Make sure you get the Algebraic version. Some are still in old notation...

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Originally posted by marinakatomb
Make sure you get the Algebraic version. Some are still in old notation...

Sorry but what is the difference?