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Does anyone recommend some books on opening principles ( for kings Indian attack and Kings Indian defense), middlegame planning, and endgame techniques?
Good Chess Openings Books For Beginners and Beyond...
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Chess Openings Resources for Beginners and Beyond…
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Good Chess Books for Beginners and Beyond...
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Zürich 1953 - Bronstein
Listen to me friend. You dont need books. You are nearly 700 elo. It is not the time to learn specifically about these things you have mentioned. Its the time to work on calculations, pattern recognition and board vision. Your losses are not from not knowing 30 moves deep theory of opening, no. You are losing because:- 1. You are making more blunders than your opponent. 2. You miss your opponent blunders.
And in multiple games, you resigned in compeletely winning positions
Players at your level should not worry about memorizing opening variations. However, there are many good books on general opening, middlegame, and endgame principles.
i have recommended Chernev’s books: Logical Chess Move by Move, Practical Chess Endings, and The Most Instructive Games of Chess Ever Played.
Fred Reinfeld’s Complete Chess Course is a classic.
i also recommend Fine’s Lessons from My Games and The Ideas Behind the Chess Openings
there are many others. Try to focus on general principles rather than trying to memorize long variations. That will save you lots of time.
Good luck.
Everyone's First Chess Workbook is an excellent book. It gives you the basics along with very good puzzles that demonstrate the points.
I endorse the detailed explanation and views of this experienced chess teacher: http://chessskill.blogspot.com/2021/01/advice-for-beginners.html
Im_a_Crow wrote:
Listen to me friend. You dont need books. You are nearly 700 elo. It is not the time to learn specifically about these things you have mentioned. Its the time to work on calculations, pattern recognition and board vision. Your losses are not from not knowing 30 moves deep theory of opening, no. You are losing because:- 1. You are making more blunders than your opponent. 2. You miss your opponent blunders.
ok thank you for the insight, so i took that into account on my most recent game as black i hung a piece, is that it? Please see it when you can, thank you!
Try "Logical Chess" by Irving Chernev. You can order it on Amazon.
Most chess books are targeted for at least intermediate players with a decent amount of experience. So your choice is limited.
My first chess book was Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess, and even though it is often regarded as overrated, it helped me with very basic tactical patterns, which is all you need to reach 1000 elo, as well as some experience and analysis of your games (preferably rapid games).
With regards to opening principles and strategy, you only need to focus on developing your pieces quickly, puting your king in safety, avoiding losing tempi, etc.
“Most chess books are targeted for at least intermediate players with a decent amount of experience. So your choice is limited.
My first chess book was Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess, and even though it is often regarded as overrated, it helped me with very basic tactical patterns, which is all you need to reach 1000 elo, as well as some experience and analysis of your games (preferably rapid games).
With regards to opening principles and strategy, you only need to focus on developing your pieces quickly, puting your king in safety, avoiding losing tempi, etc.” thank you I think I’ve seen this book before I’ll definitely read it whenever I can
My first chess book was Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess, and even though it is often regarded as overrated, it helped me with very basic tactical patterns, which is all you need to reach 1000 elo, as well as some experience and analysis of your games (preferably rapid games).
With regards to opening principles and strategy, you only need to focus on developing your pieces quickly, puting your king in safety, avoiding losing tempi, etc.” thank you I think I’ve seen this book before I’ll definitely read it whenever I can
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Im_a_Crow wrote:
Listen to me friend. You dont need books. You are nearly 700 elo. It is not the time to learn specifically about these things you have mentioned. Its the time to work on calculations, pattern recognition and board vision. Your losses are not from not knowing 30 moves deep theory of opening, no. You are losing because:- 1. You are making more blunders than your opponent. 2. You miss your opponent blunders.
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"The King's Indian Defence: Move by Move" by Sam Collins
The two best introductory books on the King's Indian Attack, both of which do an excellent job of explaining themes, plans, etc, are...
Starting Out: King's Indian Attack by John Emms
The King's Indian Attack - Move by Move by Neil McDonald
If you were to buy only one of these, I would suggest the book by Emms. This is not to slight McDonald's book. As I said, both books are excellent. Emms and McDonald are two of the best authors of chess books who generally do a better than average job of explaining the why's and wherefore's to improving amateur players.
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"The Wisest Things Ever Said About Chess" is a very underrated book about general principles and wisdom on some very specific situations.
Zürich 1953 - Bronstein, good book! I haven't read it completely yet because I don't have enough free time. I've heard a lot of good things about https://lastminutewriting.com/ . Has anyone used their services? I really want to finish reading the book, but I have almost no free time at all. It is very sad.