Hi,
I've been looking at this book for awhile now. I just picked chess up again and have been doing a bunch of stuff with the Chessmaster 10th edition software and I kinda want to look into getting a book too. I'm not sure of my rating but I'm sure it's under like 1200.

Is this book going to benefit me? Will it be too hard for me to get anything out of? Is it an enjoyable read....kinda...for being a chess book? I heard that instead of getting the Reassess your chess beginners should look into this book so that's how I got here. I also like it because it isn't very expensive. 13 dollars off of Amazon.

Also, what about Silman's Endgame book. I've heard great things about this book as well. I think this might actually be a more direct approach (obviously) when it comes to improving my game. Either way, let me know your thoughts.

Should I get both? That's like 30 some dollars almost and I'm still not sure how serious I am about chess yet to spend that much on books.

But I do want one. The endgame does seem to be more of my problem. I tend to throw games away, usually when I'm up on an opponent 200 or more points than me.

Another book that I kept forgetting to mention is Logical Chess: Move by Move. It seems to be one of the most popular books. I've heard that it is outdated though, but I doubt that is that much of a problem. Should I give that a try? I did look at that one game you sent me the link too and I don't know how much I would be able to get out of a book with 32 other games like that. One of the books by Silman sounds like it would keep my interest more and perhaps be more beneficial. Any ideas?

Thanks for any advice or thoughts!

This message has been edited. Last edited by: robenco18,

Hi,

I am about 1200 on a good day and have really found "The Amateur's Mind" to be helpful. I haven't read the others you mentioned. And, frankly, I don't want to start a chess book collection. I'd been looking for one book that I could spend some time with and this one is good one. I keep re-reading the chapter on acquisition of the center (chapter 2?), then play some games in "training mode" on Chessmaster and against friends and I think it is starting to sink in. Good luck!

Jason