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Subject: Re: Teaching Software

Author: Leonard Nandkeshwar

Date: 08:03:47 06/20/98

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On June 20, 1998 at 02:53:41, Mark Young wrote:

>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.


Thanks very much Mark I will gave it a go...... Leonard



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