Can someone recommend a book to learn to play chess better?

Question

I am a beginner at chess but I want to get better. Can anyone reccomend a book that is easy and straightforward to read but will help me to become a much better player? And also any good internet programs to practice. Thanks!

Answer 1

The idiots guide to chess is good for beginners.It heped me a lot

Answer 2

I am a bit old school, but I recommend Chess Master vs Chess Amateur by Max Euwe (former World Champ). It goes over the difference between how a master thinks and a amateur thinks in a very straightforward nontechnical way. It would give you an idea where you might need to go next, like Think like a Grandmaster by Kotov which is much more technical. Remember the indian saying "Chess is a sea where a gnat may drink and an elephant bathe."

Answer 3

There are many great books to learn for beginners. If you are younger (teens and below), many chess professionals recommend the book, "How To Beat Your Dad at Chess".



I would highly recommend you joint the Internet Chess Club (ICC). Their website is www.chessclub.com. Many beginners, professionals, even computers, and all levels of players play online. You can observe games, etc. Check it out.



JJ

Answer 4

The Game of Chess by Siegbert Tarrasch and Laskers Manual new Edition by Emmanual Lasker

Answer 5

Get the best chess books of the world here:

http://www.expert-chess-strategies.com/chess-books.html



And practice playing here on java chess applets:

http://www.expert-chess-strategies.com/online-chess.html

Answer 6

what type of chess games? i got a Chinese chess game software, maybe you can play with it. you can choose either to play with your friend or play with the computer.

download and have a try here:

http://www.chesssoul.com/download/ChineseChessSoul.exe



some playing rules:

http://www.chesssoul.com/support.html

Answer 7

there are thousands of chess books, you can start with...

author : laszlo polgar

title : chess

(you cant miss it, its 2 inches thick)

Answer 8

Go on chessforums.org and ask or www.chess.com. You'll get a lot more answers.