Play Winning Chess: An Introduction to the Moves, Strategies, and Philosophy of Chess from the Usa's #1 Ranked Chess Player (Winning Chess)

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1) Paperback Book Play Winning Chess: An Introduction to the Moves, Strategies, and Philosophy of Chess from the Usa's #1 Ranked Chess Player (Winning Chess) by Microsoft Pr. Internation Grand Master Yasser Seirawan and International Master Jeremy Silman team up in this collaborative effort to teach the basic fundamentals of Chess. When I originally opened up this book, I thought it was a little below my level and probably written for children. I muscled through it, though, before moving on to the next book in the series, and I´m very glad I did.

While at first the writing style and information makes the book seem less valuable than it is, in reality the book is deceptive in its simplicity. Seirawan and Silman present the fundamental concepts of chess at a break-neck speed and move on to the next important piece of information without stopping.

The history section and rules information section were boring to me because I already knew the material, but they´d probably be invaluable to someone who was just learning how to play. What follows, though, is a primer on the four principles of chess that most amateurs don´t understand. How to properly utilize material advantage, tempo, initiative, position and pawn structure is a very difficult thing to learn, and the authors don´t try to teach it all in one book. This is a primer. It lays the foundation for tactical, strategic and positional learning to be made later.

An earlier reviewer said that this book has a "steep learning curve", and it does. If you walk into this book with no knowledge of how to play chess, you will probably have to read it 2 or 3 times. Even if you have a solid grasp of chess fundamentals, I still recommend reading this book just for the possibility of new insights. Reading it as a 1400 rated player, it still opened my eyes to some new ideas I hadn´t thought about before. I heartily recommend this book to chess amateurs of my level and lower.¤

2) Paperback Book Play Winning Chess: An Introduction to the Moves, Strategies, and Philosophy of Chess from the Usa's #1 Ranked Chess Player (Winning Chess) by Microsoft Pr. I picked up this book around the age of 13 when I decided that I was going to begin playing competitively. When I first began reading this book, I only knew how to setup the pieces on the chess board, and how different pieces moved. By the time I finished this book, I knew how to write algebraic notation; I understood the purpose of the chess clock; I even learned a few "chess manners", such as tipping over your King if too shamed to state that you wished to resign. This book also gave me a broad and concise overview of chess concepts and tactics (most importantly, the opening) so that I would not be overwhelmed when I would begin to study more advanced chess.

This book is the perfect starting point for any beginner or anyone new to competitive chess. Although this book may not be of much use by players who have been playing competitively for some time, it nonetheless contains some introductory information that may even take an experienced (1700 rated player) player by surprise; it touches on concepts that are usually overlooked by more experienced players. I believe this book can be as valuable to the new player as it can be to the experienced player who´s caught in a slump.

The important thing to note is that, although this book contains much useful information in itself, this is only the starting point; this book kindly paves the way for the reader, after finishing this book, to begin tackling more important concepts and tactics.

After finishing this book, I recommend Seirawan´s "Winning Chess Openings" then progressing onto Jeremy Silman´s "How to Reassess Your Chess" OR "The Amateur´s Mind", another one of Silman´s works (although I would not recommend reading the two books simultaneously, both of them should be read, one after the other). These books should and will strengthen your game, and they will also create a firm foundation for your playing style.

I hope that you are able to get the same thrill and knowledge that I acquired through this book. Like Jeremy Silman said in one of his books, "May things go so well for you!"¤

3) Paperback Book Play Winning Chess: An Introduction to the Moves, Strategies, and Philosophy of Chess from the Usa's #1 Ranked Chess Player (Winning Chess) by Microsoft Pr. This book is a must have for those that are new to the game of chess or that want to start delving into the theory that will be mandatory if one wants to go from losing every game to winning some. The first third of the book was useless for me, because it focused on how the pieces move about the board and chess history. Nothing which i didnt already know or need to know. The book then continues with tactical basics like pins/forks and Seirawan gives sample games where one can see these tactics in action. So, yes I think it is a great book for beginners or newbies, but not for someone who is looking to progress into the intermediate phase of their chess training. His other books provide much more theory and topic specific info than this one.¤

4) Paperback Book Play Winning Chess: An Introduction to the Moves, Strategies, and Philosophy of Chess from the Usa's #1 Ranked Chess Player (Winning Chess) by Microsoft Pr. This is for people who really want to start playing chess like the pros do. If you already know how the pieces move this book steps you through at your own pace with puzzles of increasing difficulty. I recommend this book to all my friends who want to start playing in tournaments like me and they absoluetly love it.¤

5) Paperback Book Play Winning Chess: An Introduction to the Moves, Strategies, and Philosophy of Chess from the Usa's #1 Ranked Chess Player (Winning Chess) by Microsoft Pr. I have been away from chess for many years. Recently I decided to take it up again. After losing a number of matches against my computer I concluded I needed to go back to basics. This book is easy to follow and includes all the basics one needs to understand to be competitive in chess. Whether you are just beginning or need a refresher course, this is an excellent book for you. The author also includes short biographies and the chess styles of famous grand masters.¤

6) Paperback Book Play Winning Chess: An Introduction to the Moves, Strategies, and Philosophy of Chess from the Usa's #1 Ranked Chess Player (Winning Chess) by Microsoft Pr. We´ve updated the cover of PLAY WINNING CHESS so that the Microsoft Press(r) Winning Chess series has a more cohesive and dynamic look. Play Winning Chess is a sparkling and enthusiastic introduction to chess-the moves, strategies, and philosophy of the game-from International Grand Master Yasser Seirawan and International Master Jeremy Silman. The book teaches the Seirawan method: force, time, space, and pawn structure. To this end, the authors provide clear explanations of the game´s fundamentals. Dozens of instructive examples, question-and-answer sections, psychological hints, and sample games teach players to strategize and play aggressively while having fun. This book is exuberant and conversational, enlivened by personal anecdotes and engaging historical details.¤

7) Paperback Book Play Winning Chess: An Introduction to the Moves, Strategies, and Philosophy of Chess from the Usa's #1 Ranked Chess Player (Winning Chess) by Microsoft Pr. International grandmaster Yasser Seirawan has a knack for communicating not only the playing of the game, but also an enthusiasm for it. In this first of a four part series, Seirawan talks to the chess novice. He explains the game´s development and basics of play, sharing stories of some of the wild and wonderful characters from chess history and Seirawan´s own experiences. The language is simple and nontechnical enough for the greenest newcomer, who will hardly seem green at all after absorbing the lessons of this terrific introduction to chess.¤

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