Some possible chess recommendations from Alan
| From: | Alan C. |
| Sent on: | Friday, April 23, 2010, 3:03 PM |
Dear Carrboro Chess Club:
I have a really good time giving a chess lecture and simul
at your club a few weeks back.? I am now following up that lecture with a
promised note on recommended chess materials for improving your game.? As I
think about this task, I find it to be very difficult to do as there are so
many good (and some not so good) chess books available.? Also, depending on
your skill level, and style, your choice would differ.? I will try to put something
down on paper but trust me; I am concerned of its accuracy.? These lists are in
a loose order with most preferred being listed first.? I also leaned toward the
newer books.
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My favorite authors:
o
Silman (may be the best for 1200 – 1600
strength players)
o
Nunn
o
Dvoretsky (1800 – 2600)
o
Watson
o
Seriwan ( 1000 - 1400)
o
Yusupov
o
Mednis
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My Favorite Publishers
o
Quality Books
o
Gambit
o
Everyman
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My Favorite books of all time
o
Chess for Zebra’s – Rowson
o
Secrets of Modern Chess Strategy – Watson
o
Improve Your Chess Now – Tisdall
o
Build your Chess 1-3 – Yusupov
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My Favorite Game Collections ( I am showing my age
here… sorry)
o
My 60 Memorial Games – Fischer
o
Larsen’s Selected games of Chess –
Larsen
? When
looking at the games from the greats of the past, it is important to look at
their review of the games and not those of others
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My Favorite Endgame Books
o
Learning
? Silman’s
Complete Endgame Course
? Endgame
Strategy – Shereshevsky
o
Reference
? Fundamental
Chess Endings – Muller
? Dvoretsky’s
Endgame Manual
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My Favorite Middle Game Books
o
Tactics
? A
Course in Chess Tactics
?
Probably because I am looking at it now…
brand new
? Learn
Chess Tactics - Nunn
o
Strategy
? Strategy
for Club Players
?
Probably because I am looking at it now….?
Pretty new
? School
of Chess Excellence 3 – Strategic Play – Dvoretsky
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My Favorite Opening Books
o
This really depends on the openings that you
play but I would stay with the publishers mentioned earlier.? I really do like
the work done my Dzindzichashvilli and crew on the books:
? Chess
Openings for Black, Explained? ?????2nd Edition
? Chess
Openings for White, Explained?????? 2nd Edition
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My Favorite Pay Internet Site
o
The Internet Chess Club – www.chessclub.com
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My Favorite Free Internet Site
o
FICS – Free Internet Chess Club
o
Chessbase? -? www.chessbase.com
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Favorite Chess Software (from low to high in terms of
playing strength of audience)
o
Majestic Chess (more for kids)
o
Chess Master (latest edition – excellent multimedia
tutorials by Josh Waitzkin)
o
CT-ART – best tool available for drilling
you on tactics
o
Fritz
o
Chessbase – the top tool of chess
professional
There is so much good stuff out there that there is no
definite answers.? There is definitely no magic pill or silver bullet.? Since
improving your game requires time, pick something that is fun.?? Without a
doubt, the best material for you is the one that catches and holds your
interest.
If anyone has any questions, feel free to email me at
[address removed]
I hope to meet you all again,
Alan
http://www.columbuschesslessons.com
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