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Title: Secrets of the Russian Chess Masters: Fundamentals of the Game, Volume 1 by Lev Alburt, Larry Parr ISBN: 0-393-32452-4 Publisher: W.W. Norton & Company Pub. Date: July, 2003 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 (4 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: A great start for visual learners
Comment: I am a very visual learner. Apparently, so are Russian children. This book is written in the manner that Russian children are taught: a chessboard is laid down, pieces placed, and a question posed, say, checkmate in two. Your job is to figure out how to get there. In the book, the first half is composed of pages of such diagrams, each geared towards either explaining visually how a piece moves, its value in trade, its best positions, etc. It is a great way to learn the game.
The book starts off slowly, explaining how the game works. You then work through various parts of the game: openings, middle moves, and closings. This game really helped me to develop a solid opening.
I have always had trouble with the middle game; this book gives the basics for that. The second volume gives a much more in-depth treatment of the game; openings, closings, and middle game strategy. But this is the book to get for a new player, or for one who always seems to get beaten. I started out losing to the computer on its easiest level, now I still lose, but at least I understand why, heh heh. Seriously, it is written in an understandable manner, and if you're a visual learner, the problem sets are really worthwhile.
I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
Rating: 4
Summary: Good for beginners
Comment: This book is very readable- it uses puzzles and a few complete games to canvas basic principles of opening, middle and endgame play. For players under 1200 ELO.
Rating: 5
Summary: Excellent help
Comment: Okay, before I read this I stunk at chess. I was getting beaten by a 12 year old and my cousin was champion of the family. The only thing I knew was piece movement, not the true intricate workings of the board and pieces, or how many points each piece was worth, or ways to checkmate a king. After reading this book, I beat my cousin in chess, whereas I hadn't before that time. What does that tell you?
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Title: Chess Tactics for the Tournament Player (Comprehensive Chess Course, Third Level) by Sam Palatnik, Lev Alburt, Roman Pelts ISBN: 1889323020 Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company Pub. Date: 01 November, 1996 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Chess Fundamentals (Algebraic) by Jose Capablanca ISBN: 1857440730 Publisher: Cadogan Guides Pub. Date: 01 December, 1994 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: The King in Jeopardy: The Best Techniques for Attack and Defense by Lev Alburt, Sam Palatnik ISBN: 1889323136 Publisher: Chess Information and Research Center Pub. Date: 01 December, 1998 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Chess Strategy for the Tournament Player (Comprehensive Chess Course Series) by Lev Alburt, Sam Gm Palatnik, Lev Gm Alburt, Sam Palatnik ISBN: 1889323055 Publisher: Chess Information and Research Center Pub. Date: 01 December, 1997 List Price(USD): $23.95 |
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Title: Comprehensive Chess Course: From Beginner to Tournament Player in 12 Lessons (Comprehensive chess course) by Roman Pelts, Lev Alburt ISBN: 1889323012 Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company Pub. Date: 01 November, 1996 List Price(USD): $28.95 |
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