@NKthegreat
That seems to be a crypto-mining website. Better watch out with free stuff on the web, with the links you share in the forum and also pay attention to copyright laws.
@eric7437897432
"Logical Chess" has explanations for every move, "200 Open Games" for almost none of them. I'd argue for the book with commentary because you can always just ignore that, look at the variations, make up your own mind and read the text stuff whenever you want. You cannot wish for prose later, when you've already settled for the Bronstein (has not even variations, not recommended for you). Really good commentary should not distract too much from the moves.
There is a piece of chess wisdom out there that claims that it is hard to learn from todays master games because the players are of such high and similar playing strength. Most of the typical ideas will remain hidden in subvariations because the players are aware of them and take preventive counter measures. That's why it is recommended to study the old masters first to watch those classical plans and ideas put into action against unsuspecting opposition. Those players were strong and just that much better than the average back then. It's always fun to watch a good stomp and errors are what puts some fun into the game, after all. With your question about relatable material you indicate that one of these classics might be a good a fit for you:
- Max Euwe (5th world champoin) was maybe the first to think about the amateurs needs and there's a book, Chess Master vs Chess Amateur, which should be checked out. Also earlier masters left textbooks and game collection's that are still beloved.
- I'm from Austria and Tarrasch's books ('300 Schachpartien' f.e. ) were really nice in german.
- @tpr mentioned Capablanca, who was one of the greatest chess minds ever. He took time to write some books with all of his excellence and I think that is a favorite choice!
- Aljechin's first collection of games is legendary and he has also a dynamic style to make you always want to take a look at another game. I would go for this or the Capablanca, if available.
- The book's from Dan Heisman also spring to mind immediatly. He has a keen eye for the realities of being a Patzer and his Worlds Most Intructive Amateur Game Book seems to be exactly what you're asking for. We only have to hope that it is much better than the title...
- Also have to mention Richard Reti here. 'Masters of the Chessboard' is probably something no one else would suggest so please, be my guest: MOTC takes a look at old masters like Adolf Anderssen & Paul Morphy up to the Capablanca & Aljechin generation. I maybe even like this better than the best of Aljechin, just because of the range of players. Ah, I see that i got carried away! There's lots of words in this book they should not be ignored, even if you can do so. Also there's lots of queens pawn openings here, because of the Zeitgeist. Still a great book.
Have fun, Rawkward
That seems to be a crypto-mining website. Better watch out with free stuff on the web, with the links you share in the forum and also pay attention to copyright laws.
@eric7437897432
"Logical Chess" has explanations for every move, "200 Open Games" for almost none of them. I'd argue for the book with commentary because you can always just ignore that, look at the variations, make up your own mind and read the text stuff whenever you want. You cannot wish for prose later, when you've already settled for the Bronstein (has not even variations, not recommended for you). Really good commentary should not distract too much from the moves.
There is a piece of chess wisdom out there that claims that it is hard to learn from todays master games because the players are of such high and similar playing strength. Most of the typical ideas will remain hidden in subvariations because the players are aware of them and take preventive counter measures. That's why it is recommended to study the old masters first to watch those classical plans and ideas put into action against unsuspecting opposition. Those players were strong and just that much better than the average back then. It's always fun to watch a good stomp and errors are what puts some fun into the game, after all. With your question about relatable material you indicate that one of these classics might be a good a fit for you:
- Max Euwe (5th world champoin) was maybe the first to think about the amateurs needs and there's a book, Chess Master vs Chess Amateur, which should be checked out. Also earlier masters left textbooks and game collection's that are still beloved.
- I'm from Austria and Tarrasch's books ('300 Schachpartien' f.e. ) were really nice in german.
- @tpr mentioned Capablanca, who was one of the greatest chess minds ever. He took time to write some books with all of his excellence and I think that is a favorite choice!
- Aljechin's first collection of games is legendary and he has also a dynamic style to make you always want to take a look at another game. I would go for this or the Capablanca, if available.
- The book's from Dan Heisman also spring to mind immediatly. He has a keen eye for the realities of being a Patzer and his Worlds Most Intructive Amateur Game Book seems to be exactly what you're asking for. We only have to hope that it is much better than the title...
- Also have to mention Richard Reti here. 'Masters of the Chessboard' is probably something no one else would suggest so please, be my guest: MOTC takes a look at old masters like Adolf Anderssen & Paul Morphy up to the Capablanca & Aljechin generation. I maybe even like this better than the best of Aljechin, just because of the range of players. Ah, I see that i got carried away! There's lots of words in this book they should not be ignored, even if you can do so. Also there's lots of queens pawn openings here, because of the Zeitgeist. Still a great book.
Have fun, Rawkward