Author: Mark Young
Date: 23:53:41 06/19/98
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On June 20, 1998 at 01:40:53, Leonard Nandkeshwar wrote: >On June 19, 1998 at 14:00:30, Mark Young wrote: > >>On June 19, 1998 at 13:17:38, Leonard Nandkeshwar wrote: >> >>>Does any one know of a good teaching software for one who want to learn to play >>>chess proficiently. I am a beginner. I am looking for one that will me from the >>>basics to advance chess playing. >>> >>>Thanks for you help. >>> >>>Leonard >> >>I have not seen any really good teaching software that will take you from >>beginner to advanced chess player. I still think chess books are the way to go. >>Get yourself a chessboard and a good chess book. This is still the best method >>to use. > >Hi Mark > >Can you recommend a good book to start with. I know how to move the pieces but >beyond that i need help. Thanks ...... Leonard I would start out with The Complete Chess Course by Fred Reinfeld. This will get you started on the basics. And it is a easy book to find. After that I would recommend My System by Aron Nimzovich, The Middle Game by Fine and Judgment and Planning in chess by Max Euwe. When you understand what is going on in a chess game to a good extent. You can move to books like My Best Games of Chess 1908-1937 by Alekhine, Chess Praxis by Nimzovich, 500 Master games of Chess by Tartakower and Du Mont, and My 60 Memorable Games by Bobby Fischer. There are many other good books but the above books come to mind first. I tend to favor the old masters of the game. You may like some of the more modern books better. If so I would recommend the chess books by GM Yasser Seirawan. They are very good, and you can find them at most book stores.
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