Chess book recommendations

[MikeyObviously]

Reading My System now and am liking it so far...definitely learning a few things.

I have the 21st century edition so it has the newer way to notate moves. I will say that the language is VERY strange. The intro said that the translator wished to keep some German flavor in the language but a lot of it doesn't make sense...

[checkmate36]

Reading through this thread I purchased both of the M. Chandler books that were mentioned and created a database of the positions that are found in "How to beat your Dad". It ended up being 185 positions and I work through it on a regular basis to get my tactics down.

Just purchased RYC 4th edition and I think this book will be helpful for teaching me how to examine a position and come up with a plan.

1200ish rating so hopefully that goes up soon.

[smilingbill]

Not exactly a recommendation, but I have high hopes for Nunn's Understanding Chess Middlegames, as well as for Kasparov on Kasparov part I.

[The Moocher]

A book I loved when I was a kid was Chess for Tigers by Simon Webb and I still occasionally flick through it now, it's great for junior players so would be perfect if any of you are teaching your kids how to play, but it's by no means a book for beginners, it's presented in a really fun way and holds a lot of great memories for me.

I went from 1000-1800 ELO (1100-1900 USCF*) between the ages of 10-14 and I could keep coming back to this book and gain further understanding.

My Best Games of Chess by Laszlo Szabo is a real treasure trove from a very underrated player, his nerves weren't always the best in the final rounds of tournaments but he was a wonderfully attacking combatant who held his own in a very competitive era.

Bent Larsen's autobiographical collection of games is really good also but I forget its name, probably My Best Games or something similar, an excellent player and proves to be an engaging commentator also.

*i'm from the UK and back then you always added 100 to get your US rating, i haven't played a competitive game in well over 10 years so i don't know if that's still the norm

[The Moocher]

And flicking back through the thread I can't believe no-one has mentioned The Complete Chess Addict by Mike Fox and Richard James.

It's like a combination of a coffee table book of anecdotes and the Guinness Book of Records, really good fun and full of interesting facts and stories.

[smilingbill]

Pretty sure Chess for Tigers has been mentioned in some other thread here as well, seems like it's a fairly loved book. Got Kasparov on Kasparov part I now, seems awesome 200 pages in.

[The Moocher]

Originally Posted by smilingbill

Pretty sure Chess for Tigers has been mentioned in some other thread here as well, seems like it's a fairly loved book. Got Kasparov on Kasparov part I now, seems awesome 200 pages in.

now i think about it that might have been me who mentioned it the last time i stumbled into this forum

[MikeyObviously]

Any opinions on Fundamental Chess Endings by Muller and Lamprecht?

Silman book on order...

[Leavenfish]

Originally Posted by MikeyObviously

Any opinions on Fundamental Chess Endings by Muller and Lamprecht?

Silman book on order...

I have over a dozen endgame books. FCE is arguably the best single volume reference out there. I heard John Watson say the same thing. Silmans book which I admit to spending only about an hour on, looks fine for what it is and explains some things really well (almost like he's talking to a youngster though...some people that helps) but it is not comprehensive.

[RoundTower]

FCE is one of the best chess books of any type imo.

[checkmate36]

I have over a dozen endgame books. FCE is arguably the best single volume reference out there.

I don't have that many on the endgame but I agree that FCE is probably all you need and its all in one book.

[mightytiny]

Encyclopedia of chess combinations from Informator: This will greatly increase your rating

Best benoni book Son of sorrow

[mightytiny]

What in the heck is a hotlink? I posted pics of the books to make it easier to find them. Enclyopedia of chess combinations middlegames has a few titles come up.

[checkmate36]

I have John Nunn's learn chess tactics ordered. (should arrive tomorrow ups )

The writing style seems like it should be easy to understand.

[whoismikeyyy]

Originally Posted by JayTeeMe

I like Chess Master vs. Chess Amateur. First book I ever read. Also, Silman's endgame book and "The Amateur's Mind" are great.

Nice choices. The Amateur's Mind is my favorite chess book on the basis that I learned the most from it.