How to study chess? - Chess Forums

CarLazar2

Mar 31, 2019

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Hi guys, I would like to study chess and make improvment. At the moment I'm average player. If any of you study chess professionally could you please advise me how to do it, where to start and how to develope plan. At the moments I'm learning some openings and looking for videos on you tube about pawn structure and end games. Thanks

stupidmann

Mar 31, 2019

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can you join the worlds best chess player in the world there I will tell

kindaspongey

Apr 1, 2019

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"... This book is the first volume in a series of manuals designed for players who are building the foundations of their chess knowledge. The reader will receive the necessary basic knowledge in six areas of the game - tactcs, positional play, strategy, the calculation of variations, the opening and the endgame. ... To make the book entertaining and varied, I have mixed up these different areas, ..." - GM Artur Yusupov

CarLazar2

Apr 1, 2019

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kindaspongey wrote:

"... This book is the first volume in a series of manuals designed for players who are building the foundations of their chess knowledge. The reader will receive the necessary basic knowledge in six areas of the game - tactcs, positional play, strategy, the calculation of variations, the opening and the endgame. ... To make the book entertaining and varied, I have mixed up these different areas, ..." - GM Artur Yusupov

Thanks, what is the name of the book?

kindaspongey

Apr 1, 2019

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Build Up Your Chess 1. I mentioned the quote because of the list of subjects for study. That particular series of books seems to be pretty demanding, so I suggest that you look carefully at available samples and reviews before buying.

ValoreMax

Apr 1, 2019

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You should find out you own style,maybe similar to a champion of the past(or of the present)from where you learn. You could have a chess idol and learn from his/her/its games. It is important to analyze your long games ( at least your blunders so next time you avoid to do them).

kindaspongey

Apr 1, 2019

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"You don't have to have a style." - Ellen DeGeneres

CarLazar2

Apr 1, 2019

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kindaspongey wrote:

Build Up Your Chess 1. I mentioned the quote because of the list of subjects for study. That particular series of books seems to be pretty demanding, so I suggest that you look carefully at available samples and reviews before buying.

WOW, I`ve read about these books a few days ago but now I can see that Yusupov cover so much of that. I will go through previews and most probably try to get these books. I love the idea that is explained which chapter is for certain ratings. Thank you so much for your time and sharing. Kind regards Sasha

CarLazar2

Apr 1, 2019

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ValoreMax wrote:

You should find out you own style,maybe similar to a champion of the past(or of the present)from where you learn. You could have a chess idol and learn from his/her/its games. It is important to analyze your long games ( at least your blunders so next time you avoid to do them).

Thanks Valore, I`m still looking for my style. Blunders are something definitely I`m looking into and analyze. I realized that computer sometimes would mark a move as a blunder and then suggest a few moves that don't lead to a better position;

joseph1000000

Apr 4, 2019

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Go to some of my threads. Look what interests you. Find your own way.

I am more of reader of chess books. But I find it better to learn and get an overall feel of what Chess Theory is.

It works different for

joseph1000000

Apr 4, 2019

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It works different for every person.

Muisuitglijder

Apr 4, 2019

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Everyman just published a book that looks interesting to me, it is entitled; Coach Yourself

joseph1000000

Apr 4, 2019

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Spelenderwijs wrote:

Everyman just published a book that looks interesting to me, it is entitled; Coach Yourself

Author's name?

kindaspongey

Apr 4, 2019

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Neil McDonald

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0080/9284/4094/files/Coach_Yourself_extract.pdf?12

joseph1000000

Apr 4, 2019

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kindaspongey wrote:

Neil McDonald

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0080/9284/4094/files/Coach_Yourself_extract.pdf?12

I assume this is chess book. What do you think of it? Is it good or not?

kindaspongey

Apr 4, 2019

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I have not read the book, but I would guess that it has value for many active chess players. What about someone who is "not even a player" and "using chess to work on concentration" "As well as other purposes"? I would not venture to guess.

joseph1000000

Apr 4, 2019

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While we are on the subject of coaching yourself, I recommend that you make yourself familiar with all relevant notions in Chess Theory. At least, as much as possible. You could start with a book about opening, tactics, positional chess, pawn structure....

Again order and level of material is your choice. However young or old you are only matters if your reading skill is not good. Just a note generally speaking.

joseph1000000

Apr 4, 2019

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kindaspongey wrote:

I have not read the book, but I would guess that it has value for many active chess players. What about someone who is "not even a player" and "using chess to work on concentration" "As well as other purposes"? I would not venture to guess.

Your opinion is valuable to me, regardless.

kindaspongey

Apr 4, 2019

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joseph1000000 wrote:

kindaspongey wrote:

I have not read the book, but I would guess that it has value for many active chess players. What about someone who is "not even a player" and "using chess to work on concentration" "As well as other purposes"? I would not venture to guess.

Your opinion is valuable to me, regardless.

I have no opinion on what would suit your purposes.

("... I apply chess learning to life in some way or other. Ofcourse I enjoy the learning too. But I apply it learning to think a few moves ahead. Also, by learning an overview of chess I learn to see the whole board therefore reinforce visualisation. …" - joseph1000000)

Perhaps a good idea for you to go to the Everyman site and try to examine the sample that is currently available there.

joseph1000000

Apr 4, 2019

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kindaspongey wrote:

joseph1000000 wrote:

kindaspongey wrote:

I have not read the book, but I would guess that it has value for many active chess players. What about someone who is "not even a player" and "using chess to work on concentration" "As well as other purposes"? I would not venture to guess.

Your opinion is valuable to me, regardless.

I have no opinion on what would suit your purposes.

("... I apply chess learning to life in some way or other. Ofcourse I enjoy the learning too. But I apply it learning to think a few moves ahead. Also, by learning an overview of chess I learn to see the whole board therefore reinforce visualisation. …" - joseph1000000)

Perhaps a good idea for you to go to the Everyman site and try to examine the sample that is currently available there.

I meant your opinion about the book. As usual thank you for referrals.