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How to Study Chess Books Effectivley?
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Nov 30, 2012
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Not everyone learns things the same way, so good luck with getting total strangers to help you figure out how to study chess (or anything else) in the way that works best for you.
BUT, since you asked...First of all, I'd work on one book at a time and try to keep to some sort of schedule as in spending 30 minutes a day on it or every other day or whatever works for you. I'd definitely use a bd so that you don't have to visualize everything all the time. And I'd concentrate on books like My System and Silmans endgame manual, Fischer's 60 Memorable Games is a great book but it's not necessarily a teaching tool or training manual.
You could also use a PC instead of a bd sometimes and have a chess program analyze whatever you're reading to double-check for typos and errors and possible improvements on whatever you're reading (ie a faster checkmate, a different plan or whatever)
As a diamond member you should also start using the Chess Mentor here and start watching videos on whatever interests you there's lots of great videos here on all phases of the game and various principles in action.
Nov 30, 2012
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NimzoRoy wrote:
Not everyone learns things the same way, so good luck with getting total strangers to help you figure out how to study chess (or anything else) in the way that works best for you.
BUT, since you asked...First of all, I'd work on one book at a time and try to keep to some sort of schedule as in spending 30 minutes a day on it or every other day or whatever works for you. I'd definitely use a bd so that you don't have to visualize everything all the time. And I'd concentrate on books like My System and Silmans endgame manual, Fischer's 60 Memorable Games is a great book but it's not necessarily a teaching tool or training manual.
You could also use a PC instead of a bd sometimes and have a chess program analyze whatever you're reading to double-check for typos and errors and possible improvements on whatever you're reading (ie a faster checkmate, a different plan or whatever)
As a diamond member you should also start using the Chess Mentor here and start watching videos on whatever interests you there's lots of great videos here on all phases of the game and various principles in action.
Ok so Im not asking anyone to tell me how best I should do something, In fact I am just asking what methods other people use. Also I am not a total novice at chess I guess everyone jydges you on your chess.com online rating right when in reality I play for a division 1 team otb. I want to broaden my chess horizons and have just not yet studied a book that is purely a collection of games and analysis I am interested to see how others use these books.
Thank you Please!!
Nov 30, 2012
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We enjoy metting at a cafe with friends and trying to guess the moves of a game one of us has brought 
Since I wrote the program, I have been using http://www.chess.com/download/view/guessthemove----training-program with some entertainment and profit <G>.
As your team captain Daz, I'd always say keep your own style - and that means improving your play your own way... I honestly don't think there is a 'great system' out there that makes a strong player overnight. Take a look at the old Soviet school of chess; yes, they did produce some great players but it's only a matter of mathematics that they did that with a population of 200m and chess being taught from an early age in the school systema... Natural talent will always rise to the top - just be yourself.
Death_Clutch wrote:
I have studied a few books silmans endgame manual, my system and a few more. But recently I have got Bobby Fishers 60 memorable games and was wondering how these books are studdied effectivley. How long per game, how much do you analyse, do you use a board etc....
When you read a chess book you should play it on the board. Now there are other variations, try not to move your pieces, instead ,move this in your head. There are variation that might be too long for you to visualize, so having a second will be usefull, you can use your other board check the other variation.
When reading a book, you should read it with the intention of really learning and understanding what it tells, you must seek the truth. When you encounter an instructive lesson, make sure your remember the patterns of this instructive lesson. Reading a chess book is good of building patterns that you will recall in your game.
I think My 60 memorable Game by Fischer is an advance book, you might be better with books like Chess Strategy for Club Player. But if you feel you can take Fischer's book then read it.
I have studied a few books silmans endgame manual, my system and a few more. But recently I have got Bobby Fishers 60 memorable games and was wondering how these books are studdied effectivley. How long per game, how much do you analyse, do you use a board etc....