Questions tagged [books]
Questions concerning chess literature.
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The New Art of Defense in Chess vs The Art Defense in Chess
Is The New Art of Defense in Chess or The Art Defense in Chess better? I am 1900 on an upward trend.
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Pawn structure books
Which book is better for a 1700-1800 player?
Pawn Power in Chess by Hans Kmoch (originally Die Kunst der Bauernführung, 1956)
Pawn Structure Chess by Andrew Soltis
Chess Structures: A Grandmaster ...
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Best resources to learn the Chigorin variation of the Ruy Lopez for both colors?
I faced this opening 3 times recently in a tournament, and only scored 1 win and 2 losses. I would like to know: what are the best books or DVDs that cover the Chigorin variation of the Ruy Lopez?
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Which of these two endgame books?
I am a beginner (approximately 1400) seeking to improve my endgame technique. Which one of these books would you recommend as suitable for my strength and why?
100 Endgames you must know by Jesus de ...
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Best books on middlegame strategy?
What are the best works trying to systematically summarize all middlegame themes and strategies: e.g. space advantage, pawn structures, exposed king, minority attack, isolated pawn, hanging pawns, etc....
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Is ECO still the best reference for all chess openings?
Is ECO, Encyclopedia of Chess Openings still considered the best printed reference work for all the chess openings, as it was back in the '80s?
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Endgame books or web-sources
What books or web-sources have people worked with to improve their endgame?
I have gone over Silman's Complete Endgame Course: From Beginner to Master and
Understanding Chess Endgames.
I feel good ...
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Advice on how to draw with White
I read opening books a lot and they are always focused on finding a way to draw for Black and finding a way for White to play for a win. This makes me wonder why people are not writing opening books ...
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Light chess literature for beginning kids and their parents
I'm looking for book recommendations for kids learning chess and their parents, or for the broad general public intrigued by chess. The idea is to read stories true or faked that fire the imagination ...
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Books/resources on Scotch (as white) and Petroff (both sides but mainly as black)
Could someone recommend books or online resources on those two openings for intermediate players (about 1800)?
Since my opponents at this level are likely to go out of theory on move 4 or 5, I want ...
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Chess Logic - Tigran Petrosian's doctoral dissertation
I have recently learned that former chess world champion Tigran Petrosian earned a PhD title from Yerevan State University; the title of his dissertation title was Chess Logic.
I would like to read ...
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Which books are suited for 1500 elo?
I currently have 1500 Elo on chess.com and recently I feel like I reached a bottleneck, it seems that no matter what, it is difficult to go higher.
Considering that I want to reach 1800 which books ...
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What are good chess books of 2016?
I'm rated around 1582 blitz on lichess. My rating is much higher in classical ( around 1900). I have a USCF rating but it is still provisional and I don't think it really reflects my skill (also I'm ...
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Books dealing with the g3 Queen's Indian
What are the best repertoire or opening books, if any, advocating the g3 variation vs the Queen's Indian for White, in terms of analysis and verbal explanations of the main plans / ideas?
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Repertoire book on the Ruy Lopez exchange variation?
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1.e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4.Bxc6
Is there a good opening repertoire book for White advocating the Ruy Lopez exchange variation?
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What are some good books on the Italian game, including the Evans Gambit and Two Knights Defense family of openings?
It's been about 10 years since I played tournament chess regularly. My last rating was 1586 USCF, but it had been as high as 1717.
I recently decided to get back into playing chess, and am looking ...
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What are the best books on (A) General Theory, (B) Calculation Process/Improvement
I will introduce my request by saying that up until fairly recently I was completely oblivious to chess despite practicing as a kid, I have a clear understanding of the FIDE rules but that's about it.
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Is there a misuse of the word flanking in My System by Nimzowitch?
Has anyone read the new translation of My System by Aaron Nimzowitch published by New in Chess? In it, the word flanking seems to be used to describe both the attack of a piece from the side and from ...
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Slav - Theory Heavy Book
I have come to the realization that studying opening theory is far and away my favorite aspect of chess.
That being said I am looking for a comprehensive theory heavy book on the Slav. I would like ...
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What's a good middlegame book like My System for Expert Class? [closed]
I just finished reading My System. What's a good book to study afterwards for Expert Class?
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How to overcome the copyrights for the book Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess in order to make an online interactive course for beginners [closed]
I am interested in developing an online interactive course based on the book Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess. Can anyone advise me on the copyright issues involved?
It makes a difference for beginning ...
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Is prophylaxis a feature of the hypermoderne school?
Wikipedia mentions prophylaxis in the article of hypermodernism in chess. But is it really a feature of the hypermoderne school? I have not seen prophylaxis in any other book or article about ...
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100 Endgames You Must Know - What's the difference between 3rd & 4th Eds?
Does anyone know the difference between the 3rd and 4th edition of "100 Endgames You Must Know"? I just looked at the Table Of Contents and they are identical and random pages on Amazon look the same ...
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How to get out-of-print chess books?
Seems that many chess books are out of print. For example I have been trying to get a copy of Grandmaster Repertoire 1.d4 Volume 2 (Amazon) but many sites (Barnes & Noble, Quality Chess, ...
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Recommendation of a book for learning strategic concepts
I am looking for a book to help me with strategic concepts, how to exploit small advantages in the long term and long term plans in general. I would like it to have as much exercises as possible. What ...
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Can the book 'Grand master Preparation: Calulation' by Aagard be useful for a Class B chess players?
I heard in most chess forums this book is for 2400+. Can this book also be useful for Class B players? I'm looking for a book to improve my calculation and planning. If so, in what ways? What would be ...
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Books for IM Norm
I have recently hit the FM title, and this year I plan to try and make IM norms and potentially IM title. Last year I struggled around 2300 USCF because I was usually getting killed by lower rated ...
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'Build up Your chess' but a level lower
I've bought first tome of 'Build up Your chess' but it is too difficult for me. I am looking for the comprehensive self-study book exactly like 'Build up...' but for a little weaker player.
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Complete book of chess search
I have read a number of chess books by now, which either contained a number of analyzed games, or some tactics. But I am a little underwhelmed with completeness. What I am hoping exists is a really ...
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How useful is a 40-year-old chess book?
I have a chess book which I find great in terms of tone, formatting, etc., but the computer does not agree with some variations I gave it.
How much has chess changed since 1977? I imagine the rise of ...
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What are must read chess books every chess player has to read to become an Expert Class? [duplicate]
I'm a Class B chess player. I would like to reach Expert Class one day. What are must read chess books. Please provide a list of books.
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Chess books about how to deal with time troubles
Do any of you know if there is any book that is written about the theme "How to deal with time troubles"? It does not need to be only about time management, but at least if it has something on that ...
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recommend a book on mid-game plan and board evaluation
Could someone recommend a book on mid-game strategy please?
Things I am especially interested in are
Make plans (and foresee opponents plan and stop it)
Evaluate current position
Evaluate ...
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Studying Chess for the Ambitious Intermediate
I'm about 1700 ELO, and I've recently started playing regularly in tournaments. I love playing, and I love the competition. My main goal is to be a 2000+ player.
I got to 1700 by simply doing ...
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Book on Black openings
I recently finished Neil McDonald's "Starting Out: 1.e4!". Now I would like to learn some Black responses. Could someone recommend a book at similar level to Neil's, but focus on Black?
I'm not sure ...
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Lowenthal-LabourdonnaisSicilian Kalashnikov Variation
I have been studying the Kalashnikov Sicilian:
e4 c5
Nf3 Nc6
d4 cxd4
Nxd4 e5 (signaling the Lowenthal variation)
Nb5 d6 (d6 signals the Kalashnikov variation)
I have two books I have been studying ...
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Sicilian Lowenthal-Labourdonnais
I am very interested in the Lowenthal Sicilian, specifically the 5. Nb5 a6 line:
e4 c5
Nf3 Nc6
d4 cxd4
Nxd4 e5 (signalling the Lowenthal)
Nb5 a6 (5 ... d6 is the Kalashnikov variation or what Silman ...
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What books and videos would you recommend to an absolute beginner of Chess?
The entirety of my current chess knowledge consists solely of the valid moves which the pieces can make. I've played a few matches, but my moves tend to be aimless, by this I mean they lack any ...
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Chess books for master level players
Chess books written by Aagaard, Dvoretsky and Kasparov are suitable books for master level players. I have recently discovered the book Perfect Your Chess by Volokitin & Grabinsky which is similar ...
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How to study a chess tactics book?
I've been playing chess for quite a while now, but I still consider myself a beginner. I play with friends most of the time. Now I want to get better so I bougth a tactics book (Yusupov: Build up your ...
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What are the differences between the How To Reassess Your Chess books from Jeremy Silman?
How To Reassess Your Chess 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Edition
What's the difference? Are these improvisations or just parts?
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Training plan for going from High Class A/Low Expert to National Master… Help?
I'm currently hovering around 1970 USCF and am lucky enough that in the next 6 months, I have nearly nothing to do. I'm a returning student, 27 years old, who only needs 1 class to get my degree. I ...
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Good books to learn Sveshnikov Sicilian
I'm a club player around 2100 FIDE rating trying to learn the Sicilian Sveshnikov, with the black pieces, for long time controls (2 hours/game). What books do I need to read in order to learn this ...
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Books that help improve your chess without a chessboard?
I am looking for books that can help me improve without a physical/digital chessboard. I have a kindle, and I have many places in school where I can read, but not many where I can open a chessboard ...
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Books on drawing
There are multiple instances of books that promise winning opening repertoire. What about drawish openings, drawish strategies, etc?
So, are there books focused solely on drawing?
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What book should I refer to to begin learning chess?
I'm a highschool student and want to play chess seriously. A friend of mine taught me the basic rules of the game. What book should I refer to to begin learning chess?
I tried Capablanca's Chess ...
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Is there a site that provides (legal) online access to free chess books?
As the title says, is there a site that provides (legal) online access to free chess books?
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Novice question about openings
Although I think I've played a lot of games, my ability is still very low. I've never read any books on chess. Perhaps this explains my poor games.
As I'm starting to research some chess online, I'm ...
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Is there a comprehensive coverage for Lasker variation of the Scandinavian defense?
Recently I was trying to improve Scandinavian defense in a way that I can reach "Viking" setup ( ...0-0-0 + ...Nc6 + ...Bg4 vs d4 ). I am trying out various move orders, and have stumbled upon one ...
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Is 1. Nf3 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. g3 b6 a QID even though White hasn't played d4 yet? What would you recommend me against it?
I first thought that starting with 1. Nf3 would avoid the QID. But after thinking about it, this is only true if White plays 1. Nf3 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3
The move 3. Nc3 seems really cool since this ...
