Silman suggests that you be very familiar with his The Amateur's Mind first. It won't make much sense unless you are already familiar with the concepts introduced there.
To Early to Read “How to Reassess your Chess”?
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What is a good time to look at The Amateur's Mind?
Mar 3, 2021
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If you enjoy reading it, then by all means, dive right in. There's a reason why certain books and other learning materials are recommended for certain rating levels. But I also feel like some people around here act like you're committing some sort of crime against chess by opening a book that's supposed to be above your level. Those folks need to calm down a bit. Yes, I take chess seriously. But it's also supposed to be fun. If the book is fun and enjoyable to you, then more power to you, and read on.
@Jradams11 and @mvk20 -
The answer to your questions regarding when to read the Silman books is contained in my blog article (search for the book titles, or author). Also take a look at my comment in the comments section immediately following the article...
Good Chess Books for Beginners and Beyond...
https://www.chess.com/blog/RussBell/good-chess-books-for-beginners-and-beyond
Mar 3, 2021
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EBowie wrote:
If you enjoy reading it, then by all means, dive right in. There's a reason why certain books and other learning materials are recommended for certain rating levels. But I also feel like some people around here act like you're committing some sort of crime against chess by opening a book that's supposed to be above your level. Those folks need to calm down a bit. Yes, I take chess seriously. But it's also supposed to be fun. If the book is fun and enjoyable to you, then more power to you, and read on.
I appreciate your thoughts! I certainly agree with your idea that folks can sometimes get a little "gatekeepy" about more advanced materials. Thankfully I haven't encountered to much of that, just trying to get a sense of whether I am on the verge of skipping a "stepping stone" that might both be better suited for me and allow Silman's classic to be that much more helpful down the line.
Mar 3, 2021
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Thanks all! I think after chewing on it I will secure myself a copy of "The Amateurs Mind" and "Logical Chess: Move by Move" to bridge the gap between where I am today and where I ought to be to get the most out of "How to Reassess your Chess". Really appreciate the input 
The companion book to the third edition of “How to Reassess Your Chess" is largely ignored. It is aptly titled, “The Reassess Your Chess Workbook.” I would say that it was a good exercise book to practice the concepts in the main textbook.
It should also be mentioned that Silman's Reassess your Chess title has a 4th edition which is said to be have been reworked. No workbook was published for the 4th edition.
I’m a relatively new player hovering in the 1000-1100 range, eager to improve. I recently purchased the highly touted “How to Reassess Your Chess” by IM Jeremy Silman and it looks like a treasure trove! However, I noticed after cracking it open that it states that the book is intended for 1400 players or higher! Thats notably higher than my current rating.
My question is: should heed this suggestion, come back to this book later, and work on lower level material in the meantime? or should I just dive right in anyway?
Note: If you think I should save this book for when I’ve improved my rating, I’d certainly appreciate suggested alternatives for the meantime! I just finished Dan Heisman’s “Back to Basics: Tactics”, and am considering Irving Chernev’s “Logical Chess: Move by Move” as the next book up. Thanks all!