Logical Chess: Move by Move by Irving Chernev - Having learned the basic moves, how exactly should a player improve? In this popular classic, Chernev explains 33 complete games, in detail, move by move, including the reason for each one. Chess Champion and longtime instructor, this book includes information for both novice and expert, including over 400 illustrated chessboards and photos. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Chess by GM Patrick Wolff - Written by a U.S. It has inspired generations of Russians to take up the game, including the 12th and 13th World Champions, Anatoly Karpov and Garry Kasparov. The Soviet Chess Primer by Ilya Maizelis - The definitive introduction to the game of chess. In a clear, easy-to-follow format it explains the best way to beat a stronger opponent by cleverly forcing checkmate.Ĭhess Fundamentals by José Raúl Capablanca - Written with the novice chess player in mind, Chess Fundamentals equips you with the essential opening, middlegame, and endgame techniques needed to advance your game. How to Beat Your Dad at Chess by GM Murray Chandler - This is a chess book for everyone, from beginner to master. c4 c5)įor a free guide to the basic rules, click here. Nimzo-/Bogo-/Queen's Indian Defence (1.Indian Defences & the Benoni/Benko (1.d4 Nf6).Please continue to give us your feedback and suggestions on how we can help make /r/chess better for everyone. Use the message the moderators link if your posts or comments don't appear, or for help with any administrative matters. Twitter/Facebook posts must contain a direct link to the tweet/post, and include the author's nameĬhess Spoiler format for problem answers etc., Instructions for /r/chess PGN addon ( Chrome, Firefox)ĭon’t engage in abusive, discriminatory, or bigoted behavior.ĭon't ask for advice about ongoing games.ĭon’t spoil tournament results in submission titlesĭo not use /r/chess exclusively to promote your own content. News Puzzles Games Strategy Twitch Other Resources

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