02 Sep 04
Originally posted by johnnybikeChernev's "Logical Chess Move by Move" is a good book. He annotates every move of each game.
I see that the use of well annotated games is recommended as a means of improving your strength.
Any suggestions where to get them from, preferably free online or maybe in a book
thanks
John
02 Sep 04
I have three books I am using now, all basic, and very good.
"Winning Chess Brilliancies", Yasser Seirawan
"The Most Instructive Games of Chess Ever Played", Irving Chernev
"Logical Chess, Move by Move", Irving Chernev
They are about $10 each. Also, you should be able to find the PGN or ChessBase format files on the internet to make it easier to follow along.
02 Sep 04
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Originally posted by zucchiniI have never come across annotated PGN files, any links?
. Also, you should be able to find the PGN or ChessBase format files on the internet to make it easier to follow along.
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PS I will order the Chernev book today as it seems well recommended. I hope it is algebraic notation
John
02 Sep 04
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I believe the most recent edition of the Chernev book uses algebraic notation.
I think Zucchini means that you can find the PGNs of the games discussed in those books, so you don't have to set up a board to play through them. That's a good idea! I never thought of doing that.
02 Sep 04
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Originally posted by johnnybikeI have not found any annotated files either. But the game moves are helpful to me because it is so easy to make an incorrect move. Also, by following along on the computer, you don't (necessarily) need to be able to read the old style notation. Beware: I have found several differences between the texts and the recorded games I found.
I have never come across annotated PGN files, any links?
Googling: Chernev Irving "Logical Chess" "Move by Move" PGN
gave me a few sites with PGN or ChessBase format files.
ChessBase has a free product I use to view *.cbh collections.
http://www.chessbase.com/download/cblight/index.asp
I prefer using ChessBase Lite to follow the games, add other lines, and annotations myself. Then it is much easier to go back and study them again.
P.S. Others here at RHP have suggested a program called SCID. See the recent thread. I have not tried this program yet.
17 Sep 04
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Originally posted by zucchiniI just want to second zucchini's recommendation of "Winning Chess Brilliancies." I picked it up and it's great. The games are modern, many different openings are represented, and every move is annotated in plain English by Seirawan.
I have three books I am using now, all basic, and very good.
"Winning Chess Brilliancies", Yasser Seirawan
"The Most Instructive Games of Chess Ever Played", Irving Chernev
"Logical Chess, Move by Move", Irving Chernev
They a ...[text shortened]... format files on the internet to make it easier to follow along.
