"Reassess Your Chess"

Mike, Jan hasn't made a move since the start of October last year so the chances of him replying look a bit slim 🙁

I like what it says in his profile: "Rather eschewed for what I am, than sought for what I am not"

I loved both of Silman's books!! Other books I like to use are...

- Yasser Sierawan's 'Play Winning Chess' Series
'Tactics'
'Strategies'
'Openings'
BUT NOT 'Endings'
Jeremy Silman actually co-wrote some of Sierawan's books.

- Any Pandolfini 'Chessercize' type of book
- Tony Kosten's 'Dynamic English'
- Edmar Mednis' 'Practical Rook Endings'
- Vukovic's 'Art of Attack' (Awesome)
- 'Think like a Grandmaster'
- John Walker's '64 Things you need to know in Chess'
- Chris Ward's 'Improve Your Opening Play'
- NOT Hans Kmoch's 'Pawn Power in Chess' (He makes up too many weird names for pawns and it is a hard read)

Bummer, i would have liked to have heard if Jan had noticed any measurable improvements in his game since reading it. But it does appear that others are using it, so I'm optimistic!

-mike

I'm 2/3's the way through Amateur's Mind and am totally blown away by it http://www.redhotpawn.com/images/forums/sml-grin.gif

The chess material by itself is fantastic, but the stuff about mental discipline and toughness, for me, was virtually life-transforming.
Also, I think it's extremely helpful the way Silman goes through the same position with several different students.

And yeah, I'd definitely reccommend taking the Silman books in the order suggested above; it's good advice http://www.redhotpawn.com/images/forums/sml-norm.gif

Bryan

Another book that was an interesting read was 'Samurai Chess', I forget the author but if you want to read something about mental toughness and the attitude that 'I'm going to beat you no matter what you try' I would recommend it. Besides, it's a cool title for any chess book collection.

I had understood that Art of Attack was out of print... I'll look for it again. I've been away from the game for five years but still remember reading Reassess and gaining a better understanding of various imbalances in the game. Can't underestimate My System, though... still one of the best books in the biz.

I've recently picked up 'Art of Attack' from www.uschess.org. I think Amazon has it as well, probably at a better price.

Vukovic made an original copy and then Nunn remade it with Algebraic Notation, corrected some incorrect lines or typos, and made it better. Great book! A knowledge of general tactics is needed or you're gonna be lost! It definitely helps your attacking game though! I have had many good games after reading this book! ChessNut should know that! 😀 Just kidding man! You played a great game!

Thanks Tony! 😛 But seriously, it is a great book and it will help your game if you put the time into it. 🙂

Tony, that was a fun game! A lot of maneuvering until you broke through my flank and swarmed all over me! 😀 I can't wait for the next!

I think I need to Reassess my chess. I completely stink at chess, but I keep plugging away. I'm thinking about writing a book about how chess has influenced my life. I would just like to thank my fellow chees"nuts" and wish you a very happy gaming.😏

Good idea... the MCO 14th! As to 'How to Reassess your Chess' I must repeat my last year's post. I had bought the How to Reassess..., The Amateur's Mind + How to Reassess... - Workbook'. Since I was a bit at a loss as to how and in which order to study these books, I mailed Mr Silman. He replied this (rather strangely)...
1. How to Reassess... upto page 28
2. The Amateur's Mind (completely)
3. Then continue the How to Reassess... (the rest of it)
4. How to Reassess... - Workbook
Yup! That's what Mr silman wrote to me.

Sorry! I''m no longer playing at RHP. My 'local' is chessWorld.net! But now and then I come to RHP to READ (and to reply, when I have no moves on hand, as is the case right now). No hard feelings! Wish you all the fun and tension Chess has to offer all of us.

Originally posted by legionnaire
I just purchased Reassess your Chess as well. I was wondering if you could update us with your progress through the book, and whether it's helped your game, Jan.

Thanks,

-mike