Follow the links above for a few basic hints on playing good Chess. Remember, this site is not a substitute for some good books. Also, the aspiring player must practice GOOD Chess techniques and thinking.  One serious game reviewed with these hints in mind is worth a thousand blitz poundings!

I recommend the following:

BEGINNERS

I. Lev Alburt’s Comprehensive Chess Course. vol 1-2

2. Chess Tactic Woorkbook

3. Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess

4. Logical Chess

5. Chess for Dummies

6. Pandolfini’s Endgame Course

MEDIUM / INTERMEDIATE

1. Opening Repertoire books

2. Lev Alburt’s Chess Course, Chess Tactics Pocketbook

3. Combination Challenge

ADVANCED

1. Lev Alburt’s Comprehensive Chess Course (vol 4-7)

2. Jeremy Silman: Reassess your Chess

3. Jeremy Silman: Reassess your Chess Workbook

4. Jeremy Silman: The Amateur’s Mind

5. Aaron Nimzovich: My System  (*a tough book for a kid to read, but worth it)

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