Can someone recommend a book to learn to play chess better?

Posted by: admin on January 30th, 2010

I am a beginner at chess but I want to get better. Can anyone reccomend a book that is easy and straightforward to read but will help me to become a much better player? And also any good internet programs to practice. Thanks!

The idiots guide to chess is good for beginners.It heped me a lot

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8 Comment to “Can someone recommend a book to learn to play chess better?”

mark h Said:

there are thousands of chess books, you can start with…
author : laszlo polgar
title : chess
(you cant miss it, its 2 inches thick)
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Posted on January 31st, 2010 at 3:41 am
Alex Said:

The Game of Chess by Siegbert Tarrasch and Laskers Manual new Edition by Emmanual Lasker
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Posted on January 31st, 2010 at 3:52 am
No Comment Said:

Go on chessforums.org and ask or http://www.chess.com. You’ll get a lot more answers.
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Posted on January 31st, 2010 at 4:05 am
Norbert Said:

Get the best chess books of the world here:
http://www.expert-chess-strategies.com/chess-books.html

And practice playing here on java chess applets:
http://www.expert-chess-strategies.com/online-chess.html
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Posted on January 31st, 2010 at 4:22 am
Chessher Cat Said:

The idiots guide to chess is good for beginners.It heped me a lot
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Posted on January 31st, 2010 at 4:37 am
JJ Said:

There are many great books to learn for beginners. If you are younger (teens and below), many chess professionals recommend the book, "How To Beat Your Dad at Chess".

I would highly recommend you joint the Internet Chess Club (ICC). Their website is http://www.chessclub.com. Many beginners, professionals, even computers, and all levels of players play online. You can observe games, etc. Check it out.

JJ
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Posted on January 31st, 2010 at 5:19 am
troy b Said:

I am a bit old school, but I recommend Chess Master vs Chess Amateur by Max Euwe (former World Champ). It goes over the difference between how a master thinks and a amateur thinks in a very straightforward nontechnical way. It would give you an idea where you might need to go next, like Think like a Grandmaster by Kotov which is much more technical. Remember the indian saying "Chess is a sea where a gnat may drink and an elephant bathe."
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Posted on January 31st, 2010 at 6:06 am
Jr Said:

what type of chess games? i got a Chinese chess game software, maybe you can play with it. you can choose either to play with your friend or play with the computer.
download and have a try here:
http://www.chesssoul.com/download/ChineseChessSoul.exe

some playing rules:
http://www.chesssoul.com/support.html
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Posted on January 31st, 2010 at 6:35 am

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