What chess book should I start with?
After becoming comfortable with the topics above, for initial exposure to the basic elements and techniques of positional-strategic chess, I recommend to begin with “Play Winning Chess” by Yasser Seirawan, followed by Bruce Pandolfini’s “Weapons of Chess”.
What is the first chess book I should read?
For beginners, The Idiot’s Guide and GM Yasser Seirawan’s Winning Chess would be best for a beginner. Winning Chess openings by Yasser Seirawan would also be good to read. After that, I’d go with Tactics and Endings by Yasser. The other books are more for intermediate to advanced players.
How can I get better at chess for beginners?
7 Tips to Become a Better Chess Player:
- Know The Rules.
- Play Lots Of Games.
- Learn From Your Games.
- Practice With Chess Puzzles.
- Study Basic Endgames.
- Don’t Waste Time Memorizing Openings.
- Double-Check Your Moves.
What is best piece in chess besides queen?
The Rook. The rook is considered a major piece valued at five pawns, two more than a bishop or knight and slightly less than two bishops or two knights. Two rooks are considered slightly stronger (by one pawn) than a single queen.
Is the pawn the weakest in chess?
Generally, the weakest link in a pawn chain is at the base, the very last pawn at the back of the chain. 3) Passed pawns: Pawns that cannot be stopped from queening by the opponent’s pawns are called passed pawns.
Does chess raise IQ?
Chess has been shown to raise student’s overall IQ scores. A Venezuelan study involving 4,000 second grade students found a significant increase in their IQ scores after only 4.5 months of systematically studying chess.
What is the 20 40 40 rule in chess?
Follow 20/40/40 Rule That’s where 20/40/40 rule comes handy. For an under 2000 rated player, it makes sense to spend 20\% of the time on openings, 40\% on Middlegame and 40\% on Endgame. Besides that, you should play practice games, solve tactics and analyze.