20 Nov 06
Originally posted by cmsMasterYea, and it spends SO much time going in depth; I think the section on the Sicilian Dragon is 3 paragraphs!
I got it from a gift card, or as a gift...something it's been a while.
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.
The only part I even look at anymore is the mates
20 Nov 06
Originally posted by YUG0slav🙂
Yea, and it spends SO much time going in depth; I think the section on the Sicilian Dragon is 3 paragraphs!
The only part I even look at anymore is the mates
It's pretty useless above 1200. And it's definitely overpriced, but I'm not going to base it too hard, first chess book...come on. 😀
20 Nov 06
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Originally posted by cmsMasterI don't know the book but maybe you are being unfair. A book that is too basic for 1500s might be great for beginners.
Ok, I admit it - it's a bad book. 🙁 But once again, first book I had, and I read the whole thing. 😛
The important thing is to get books and training at your level then as you improve up the stakes, buy more advanced books and get a better tutor. When you start you need something that gives a very basic idea on main opening and end game principles but as you improve so the need to delve ever deeper into complex positions arises and more advanced books are needed.
My first book was "Teach Yourself Chess" and boy was that basic but even now if I need to refresh my knowledge on how to force that B&N ending it will give me the simple answer.
20 Nov 06
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Originally posted by YUG0slav
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)