Looking to buy chess book

Hi All,

Im looking for advice on the best all around book to improve my tactics and expand opening knowledge.  Something I can take on the sunway and dive into.  Not a kindle book!  Just something I can pick up and read about 25 minutes a day.  puzzles..openings.. tactics..  Can anyone suggest something for me?  Have a great day and thanks!

Matt

Hi Mark, 

Try ne of Mark Dvoretsky books, there's one called "Tactical play". But be awarned..Exercises are pretty hard..very hard..

All in one...? You can try:

The Mammoth Book of Chess by Burgess

See:

http://www.chess.com/forum/view/chess-equipment/mammoth-book-of-chess

Good luck.

Test Your Positional Play by Bellin & Ponzetto

Don't let the title fool you. It a good "training" book. You will reach a certain point in the opening and then you must select the correct plan out of 3 choices and you must work out all the tactics of those 3 choices. In a sense, it will help you follow the proper plan when the opening phase is complete. The position comes from all types of openings, so you cam cover a broad range of positions.

I would say that Dvoretsky would be too hard for you.  His books are designed for 2000+FIDE ratings.  Mastering Tactical Ideas by Minev might be a good book for you.

Thats great guys.  thanks for the advice!