19 Nov 06
Originally posted by Black QueenYou've never cracked 1500, and you are arguing with one of the best players on the site (no to mention one of the kindest in his willingness to discuss chess with us mortals). You simply don't have the resume to try to correct Mephisto.
Besides, this thread isn't supposed to be about you arguing with me.
19 Nov 06
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Originally posted by cmsMasterStop that. That is my thread! Thread 56033
Stay below 1400 forever!?
Do I have to copywrite it?
Besides don't knock Black Queen, he is only trying to help and I am sure 1000-1200 rated players can learn off 1400-1500 players.
19 Nov 06
Originally posted by Dragon FireEh, yeah that's true.
Stop that. That is my thread! Thread 56033
Do I have to copywrite it?
Besides don't knock Black Queen, he is only trying to help and I am sure 1000-1200 rated players can learn off 1400-1500 players.
20 Nov 06
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Originally posted by Dragon Fireif you learn from mediocrity then you attain a poor foundation and will have to relearn everything correctly...
Besides don't knock Black Queen, he is only trying to help and I am sure 1000-1200 rated players can learn off 1400-1500 players.
I think Silman talked about that in the first chapter of Reassess
20 Nov 06
Originally posted by YUG0slavI think Silman just wants plenty of people to buy his book and not other peoples.
if you learn from mediocrity then you attain a poor foundation and will have to relearn everything correctly...
I think Silman talked about that in the first chapter of [b]Reassess[/b]
20 Nov 06
Originally posted by cmsMasterwell I'll buy his books anyday, I have 4! Reassess, Amateur's Mind, Complete Book of Chess Strategy (I got this one as a present and the best use I can find for it is as a reference guide between tournament games) and Accelerated Dragons (cowritten by John Donaldson)
I think Silman just wants plenty of people to buy his book and not other peoples.
20 Nov 06
Originally posted by YUG0slavComplete book of chess strategy is great for beginners - 1200. That's when I got it, and I still use it often as an opening reference. I wouldn't recommend anybody buy it over the Winning Chess Series though.
well I'll buy his books anyday, I have 4! Reassess, Amateur's Mind, Complete Book of Chess Strategy (I got this one as a present and the best use I can find for it is as a reference guide between tournament games) and Accelerated Dragons (cowritten by John Donaldson)
20 Nov 06
Originally posted by cmsMasterI wouldnt recommend buying it at all. When it's free however...
Complete book of chess strategy is great for beginners - 1200. That's when I got it, and I still use it often as an opening reference. I wouldn't recommend anybody buy it over the Winning Chess Series though.
20 Nov 06
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Originally posted by YUG0slavI got it from a gift card, or as a gift...something it's been a while.
I wouldnt recommend buying it at all. When it's free however...
The middle and endgame sections are only good for very brief references, and the opening section gives a very brief description of the plans, but can be good to look up an opening's move order.