I think a good first novice book is Seriwan's "Winning Chess". Its a good general introduction, and there are more in the series on more focused topics "Winning Chess Tactics", etc, if you like it. If you want some unsolicited advice for starting out, I would say play as often as you can, go over your games, especially the ones you loose, and don't get to hung up on deep opening theory, that comes much later. Work on your tactical skills as much as possible. Lower level games (and I am certainly still in that category) are almost always settled by tactics rather than some subtle strategic idea. Don't rush your games, and always look for what your opponent can do in response to your move. Assume the other guy will always play the very best response you can see.
Good book to get started?
i agree with sofademon that tactics are the first subject to study and the book that has helped me alot with this (i am a beginner also) is "winning chess"
by chernev and reinfeld.
it's easy to read and the authors transfer their love for the game.
one bad habit from me is NOT TO "look for what your opponent can do in response to your move" (sofademon) i should read this article again, and fight this bad/blunder habit....
http://www.jeremysilman.com/chess_thinking_cap/archive.html
good reading i think!!
thanx for the suggestions guys.....
i agree with sofademon that tactics are the first subject to study and the book that has helped me alot with this (i am a beginner also) is "winning chess" by chernev and reinfeld.
it's easy to read and the authors transfer their love for the game.
one bad habit from me is NOT TO "look for what your opponent can do in response to your move" (sofademon) i should read this article again, and fight this bad/blunder habit....
http://www.jeremysilman.com/chess_thinking_cap/archive.html
good reading i think!!
I have that book on order, the reviews were all positive w/ emphasis on how this is a great book if you are getting started. The best part of all is that it was only $1.50 and less than $5 w/ S&H included. Thank you very much for the recommendation.....
i agree with sofademon that tactics are the first subject to study and the book that has helped me alot with this (i am a beginner also) is "winning chess" by chernev and reinfeld.
it's easy to read and the authors transfer their love for the game.
one bad habit from me is NOT TO "look for what your opponent can do in response to your move" (sofademon) i should read this article again, and fight this bad/blunder habit....
http://www.jeremysilman.com/chess_thinking_cap/archive.html
good reading i think!!
I have that book on order, the reviews were all positive w/ emphasis on how this is a great book if you are getting started. The best part of all is that it was only $1.50 and less than $5 w/ S&H included. Thank you very much for the recommendation.....
Could you tell me where you found the book? I only see it listed at amazon.com for close to $250 :-(
I understand how to play and really enjoy it but I am still very much a beginner. I am not trying to become a titled player or anything like that but I would like to better understand the srtategies/tactics of the game. I would like to know what my thought process should be when beginning the game, transitioning to the middle, and finally the end game.....
What would be the best book to begin with as a beginner like myself? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, thanx in advance.....