04 Jun 06
Originally posted by cmsMasterYou might also just go to the library, they seem to have a good selection which includes Yasser's. Are you going to get married after the summer Morphy?
From what I hear Yasser Seirawan's "Winning Chess..." series is very nice.
I think these books are all in that series
Winning Chess Tactics
Winning Chess Openings
Winning Chess Endings
Etc.
An amazon search for Seirawan should probably bring up the entire series.
You have to know a little chess history if you wish to understand the last part.
04 Jun 06
Originally posted by wormwoodYES! That happens to be one of the books I took out, and the one I like best!
chernev: logical chess move by move.
33 classical games explained move by move, from the first move to the last one. very clear, to the point and never assumes anything.
Every move is explained with variations. Most of the games, at least the first few, are only around 20 moves long so it is quick and not so boring to go through.
04 Jun 06
Originally posted by wormwoodI would get this book for sure. That will help with all the phases of the game, but I also recommend CT-ART 3.0 (software) or Reinfelds 1001 Winning Chess Combinations and Sacrifices (that might not be the exact title). The last two suggestions will help with finding tactics and calculating variations more than Chernev's book.
chernev: logical chess move by move.
33 classical games explained move by move, from the first move to the last one. very clear, to the point and never assumes anything.