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- Reading chess books can be beneficial for beginners, but opinions on their effectiveness vary. Some argue that reading chess books is not worth the time and that playing and having a stronger player analyze your games is more beneficial
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Apr 21, 2024 · While some may find reading chess books engaging and beneficial, others might not resonate with this method. Below, I delve into some of the pros and cons of reading chess books.
38 Books that will seriously improve your rating if studied carefully even without doing the exercises. Get the physical copies, whether new or used. Avoid kindle / epub / mobi editions if possible, as they often contain errors. Study them in this order.
- How to Reassess Your Chess by Jeremy Silman
- My System by Aron Nimzowitsch
- Zurich International Chess Tournament, 1953 by David Bronstein
- My 60 Memorable Games by Bobby Fischer
- Think Like A Grandmaster by Alexander Kotov
- Silman's Complete Endgame Course: from Beginner to Master by Jeremy Silman
- Life and Games of Mikhail Tal by Mikhail Tal
- Karpov's Strategic Wins (Two Volumes) by Tibor Karolyi
- My Great Predecessors (Series) by Garry Kasparov
The ideas of positional chess and developing plans in the middlegame often elude chess players. This work covers the thought process behind middlegame plans and how to notice imbalances in positions. IM Jeremy Silman (@Silman), a world-class author, writes with humor and a deep understanding of amateur chess players’ shortcomings. You can take a lo...
Aron Nimzowitsch'swork is the prime example of a classic chess book. It has consistently remained in the top five best-selling chess books of all time, and has been a recommendation of grandmasters and trainers since 1925! This was one of the first works to be considered a handbook for positional chess, and it does a great job of introducing very i...
A strong candidate for the greatest chess tournament book of all time, David Bronstein’s classic examines the Candidates' Tournament leading up to the 1954 world championship match with Mikhail Botvinnik. It's not only a snapshot of top-level chess at the time but also a wonderfully written and well-annotated work. It's this combination that makes ...
This book is one of the most obvious entries to the list. A lot of people put Bobby Fischer in their list of the top three chess players of all time, along with Garry Kasparov and Magnus Carlsen. A book of Fischer’s greatest games with his annotations is enough for any fan to own it. If you’ve never read the book, it lives up to the hype. Fischer o...
As the title suggests, Think Like a Grandmastertakes a look at the overall thought process in chess. Kotov discusses many important and practical aspects of chess, including the overall approach to the game and how to make decisions. He gives us tools for both tactical growth (analysis trees, candidate moves, and calculation exercises.) as well as ...
IM Jeremy Silman makes his second appearance in this top 10 list with his work on the endgame. The idea behind Silman’s well-known endgame book is simple: Players should only study endgames that they need to know for their skill level. It's easy to get bogged down studying complex endgames that rarely appear in your own play. If you happen to be a ...
Need to add aggression and tactical prowess to your game? That’s only part of why someone should read this book. Mikhail Tal’scharacter comes through beautifully in this book, as you learn about his life and get a taste of Tal’s humor and passion. His engaging writing style alone has made this a fan favorite. Here's one of Tal's most famous and alm...
A top-10 classic chess book list cannot be complete without a game collection of a positional player. We have already discussed Fischer's and Tal's game collection books, but if you are seeking to learn the secret of positional play through game examples and clear analysis, then look no further! Karolyi's two-volume work on former world champion An...
The five-volume set from Garry Kasparov contains analyzed games and background on chess history, starting from the first world champion (Wilhelm Steinitz). Having a chess giant like Kasparov discuss every world champion (and their challengers) while simultaneously giving his perspective on classic games is worth the price of admission. Kasparov’s b...
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Oct 4, 2021 · You’re in the right place. This is the Chess library than contains the best Chess books for beginners, intermediates, advanced players and everything in between. Last Updated: October 4th, 2021. Updated the non-fiction section to include more suggestions.
In this article, we will explore the debate between online chess books and hard copy chess books, provide recommendations for the best order to read chess books for beginners, and offer insights into the most valuable concepts to learn in chess for novices.
Apr 14, 2023 · When selecting a chess book, it’s crucial to consider your skill level, area of interest, and the book’s overall clarity, focusing on well-structured explanations and relevant examples. The perfect chess book should also inspire readers to put theory into practice, helping them gain invaluable experience over the board.
Best Chess Books: At a glance. Best overall chess book: Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess by Bobby Fischer | £5.20; Best alternative chess book: How to Reassess Your Chess: Chess Mastery Through Imbalances by Jeremy Silman | £18; Best chess book for winning fast: Catastrophes & Tactics in the Chess Opening by Carsten Hansen | From £1.99
