The Books! - The Woodpecker Method, Alex Smith / Hans Tikkanen - How to Reassess your Chess, Jeremy Silman - The 100 Endgames you must know, De la villa - Choose a book, to model yourself after your favorite chess player (His example: Vassily Ivanchuk) - Zurich International Chess Tournament 1993, David Bronstein - Curacao 1961, Jan Timman - 4th Candidates Tournament 1959, Bled-Zagreb-Belgrade, Harry Golombek Hope this helps!
Books 1, 3 and maybe 2 seem useful. Not so much 4 and 5 as this kind of content is covered on various youtube channels, far better than reading a book is to watch videos of various games.
Love that my first chess book is on this list, How to reassess your chess has helped me loads with finding better positions and mastering imbalances, so I can vouch for that on the list! (I've had it about 4 months and I still am reading it) Also my favourite chess grandmasters are Carlsen / Nakamura
Thanks for putting this up chess nerd, yes it was very helpful. I like the way you said to pick a favorite player for a first games collection. Most people recommend the Fischer 60, but I'm glad you pointed out that there are many other options of course. I would add an endgame book, that is also highly esteemed: The Smyslov/Levenfish Rook Endgames. And, there is another book I have found useful: "How to Study Chess On Your Own" by Kuljasevic. There are also lots of video courses out there and standalone training software, I have heard of a few of those and used some of the older ones: Fritz, Chessmaster, J-Chess. A good intro puzzle book, very helpful was "1001 Chess Exercises for Beginners" by Masetti and Messa. The Chess Steps series is also very good, more geared toward kids but helpful for anyone.
Because of you i have improved my chess from intermediate level, A BIG THANKS!!!!! can you now make a video on chess books for advanced players ( like 1800+) I am sure you will take my chess to the next level by making more of this kind of content which is rarely seen on youtube or elsewhere (like book recommendations and all)
For several months, I have been working with Silman's Complete Endgame Course. A few weeks ago, I started in on 100 Endgames You Must Know, as a change of pace and focus. I am dedicating a solid six months to endgame study, with a little opening study sprinkled in as a break. Both endgame books are very good. I find that I prefer Silman's overall, if I could have just one. I like that he breaks up each chapter by player skill level--prioritizing what a person must know as he/she gets better. Gives you perspective. But 100 Endgames is also a must for the serious player, especially the player who wants to break into the 2000+ skill level. Once I am done with these six months of endgame study, it's on to The Woodpecker Method! BTW I am at about 1700 Elo USCF strength.
Was hoping to see a book I was given for free but never finished though it was excellent and forgot the title. All I remember was black soft cover, magazine sized pages and maybe 100-150 pages. And chess was in the title. The author talked about wearing sweaters, drinking coffee, playing chess and keeping up with title tournament play. It could take a neophyte with an interest in chess to intermediate level. That's all I remember.
@@RealityCheck1 thank you. The book I'm looking for was older with a black and white cover, magazine page size, paper back book that didn't mentioned (if my memory is correct) Robert Fischer.
After some brief research, I’m thinking of reading the books by Judit Polgar (I found two). I can’t really find any other books by female chess players so if you have any recommendations let me know! ❤
Looking for more practical books on Chess Strategy, Tactics and Openings written in a way that's more interactive/engaging than mountains of annotations of hundreds of games. Ideally suited for approx. rating level 1650-1900 (FIDE) or 2100 (Lichess)
Great video! What's your take on Tal's books? I having so much fun reading "Life & games of Tal" even if is above my level (900 elo). I intend to revisit after climb the ladder to check if I can grasp more of it.
awesome books! any idea where I can find that ivanchuk book at a reasonable price? been looking for a.copy for a while but I think it has been out of print for over a decade 😕.and is very difficult to get my hands on.an actual physical copy.
Would you have any recommendations for a 1500-1600 elo player looking to find books covering the London System with white and Taimanov/Scheveningen set ups for Black?
The purpose of studying endgames is to develop skills, not knowledge. Whether or not you are going to see those endgames is beside the point. You are practicing calculation, tactics, and positional elements. You also learn what the full potential of each of the pieces are when the have room to maneuver.
@@Chill_Pills silman endgame manual is a much better use of time. Or no endgame books at that level. Just find some endgame trainer online and watch some UA-cam videos on basic shit. You’re not losing games bc of theoretical endgames
Ànyone know another book that I could do the woodpecker method with? Ive already completed 6 cycles with the original book and am looking for a similar tactics book to carry out the method with
@@thechessnerd I havent but ideally I'm looking for something with a wider range of tactical motifs as opposed to checkmates only. Thanks for the reply
im currently stuck at 1000 rating in 5 minute blits even after playing on the same rating from previous two years.... now ill start reading the WOODPECKER METHOD and practising the same to witness any growth in my chess. im actually preparing for chess competition to be held the next year and want to be the chess champ of my college.....lets hope for the best.. :)
It's ok kinda but for you health and to focus even more buy it If expensive print it at low cost it's very cheap that's what i did with the book FCO it's priced at about 25$ and i printed it for just 7$! Hope that helps.
The bot Elos are only nominal. At the end there is an analysis that gives an estimate of your rating based on the game played. Again, it is only an estimate, so it would be necessary to play several games, write those estimated numbers down, and take an average of those estimates, which are based on your accuracy compared to the best computer moves possible. The best possible moves (100% accuracy) corresponds to an Elo of 9,999. No grandmaster in the entire metaverse (over 100 vigintillion universes) will reach that amazing standard (except God, who knows everything).
I know I am one year late but if someone is there please suggest me books for learning chess that are free and available online 😅I am 1300 rapid(don't ask for my blitz rating)
The Books!
- The Woodpecker Method, Alex Smith / Hans Tikkanen
- How to Reassess your Chess, Jeremy Silman
- The 100 Endgames you must know, De la villa
- Choose a book, to model yourself after your favorite chess player (His example: Vassily Ivanchuk)
- Zurich International Chess Tournament 1993, David Bronstein
- Curacao 1961, Jan Timman
- 4th Candidates Tournament 1959, Bled-Zagreb-Belgrade, Harry Golombek
Hope this helps!
Thanks bro.
Thank you😊
Thanks ❤❤❤
Books 1, 3 and maybe 2 seem useful. Not so much 4 and 5 as this kind of content is covered on various youtube channels, far better than reading a book is to watch videos of various games.
Zach in this video: “Dress for the FIDE title you want, not the one you have.”
Love that my first chess book is on this list, How to reassess your chess has helped me loads with finding better positions and mastering imbalances, so I can vouch for that on the list!
(I've had it about 4 months and I still am reading it)
Also my favourite chess grandmasters are Carlsen / Nakamura
Same here
I love these videos, keep up the great work man!
My absolute pleasure Albert, thank you for your support of my efforts :)
Thanks for putting this up chess nerd, yes it was very helpful. I like the way you said to pick a favorite player for a first games collection. Most people recommend the Fischer 60, but I'm glad you pointed out that there are many other options of course. I would add an endgame book, that is also highly esteemed: The Smyslov/Levenfish Rook Endgames. And, there is another book I have found useful: "How to Study Chess On Your Own" by Kuljasevic. There are also lots of video courses out there and standalone training software, I have heard of a few of those and used some of the older ones: Fritz, Chessmaster, J-Chess. A good intro puzzle book, very helpful was "1001 Chess Exercises for Beginners" by Masetti and Messa. The Chess Steps series is also very good, more geared toward kids but helpful for anyone.
I gotta get it, started playing chess regular again, stuck on elo 1600... thanks !
Because of you i have improved my chess from intermediate level, A BIG THANKS!!!!!
can you now make a video on chess books for advanced players ( like 1800+)
I am sure you will take my chess to the next level by making more of this kind of content which is rarely seen on youtube or elsewhere (like book recommendations and all)
Hoping for the tips
Such a nice video ! And channel ! I'm in.
Thanks Erman!! ❤
For several months, I have been working with Silman's Complete Endgame Course. A few weeks ago, I started in on 100 Endgames You Must Know, as a change of pace and focus. I am dedicating a solid six months to endgame study, with a little opening study sprinkled in as a break.
Both endgame books are very good. I find that I prefer Silman's overall, if I could have just one. I like that he breaks up each chapter by player skill level--prioritizing what a person must know as he/she gets better. Gives you perspective. But 100 Endgames is also a must for the serious player, especially the player who wants to break into the 2000+ skill level.
Once I am done with these six months of endgame study, it's on to The Woodpecker Method!
BTW I am at about 1700 Elo USCF strength.
Awesome!! Just remember to keep practicing and playing as well to keep the practical and theoretical mind healthy!
Was hoping to see a book I was given for free but never finished though it was excellent and forgot the title. All I remember was black soft cover, magazine sized pages and maybe 100-150 pages. And chess was in the title. The author talked about wearing sweaters, drinking coffee, playing chess and keeping up with title tournament play. It could take a neophyte with an interest in chess to intermediate level. That's all I remember.
Thanks for your comment, Hopefully we will find someone for who this rings a bell. I am no idea personally what this book is!
"Attacking Chess" by Josh Waitzkin
@@thechessnerd"Attacking Chess" by Josh Waitzkin
@@RealityCheck1 thank you. The book I'm looking for was older with a black and white cover, magazine page size, paper back book that didn't mentioned (if my memory is correct) Robert Fischer.
5:46 around there. Excuse me if I am mistaken, but wasnt it tikkanen who reached GM?
Hey , can you make a book recommendation series for 1800+ players too please?
@@pragunahuja7881 Check out my newest video :)
I met Vasyl in Iceland after the Reykjavik chess open and got a photo with him! I didn’t know he had a book!
Any book about Magnus that I could model my games into?
I’ll use these books soon
After some brief research, I’m thinking of reading the books by Judit Polgar (I found two). I can’t really find any other books by female chess players so if you have any recommendations let me know! ❤
Try Alexandra kosteniuk book.
Can name off all the best books but it depends on how you retain what's inside the books.
Excellent video!!!!
My favorite chess players are Anatoly Karpov, Jose Raul Capablanca, and Bobby Fischer.
Looking for more practical books on Chess Strategy, Tactics and Openings written in a way that's more interactive/engaging than mountains of annotations of hundreds of games. Ideally suited for approx. rating level 1650-1900 (FIDE) or 2100 (Lichess)
Amazing. That hair is looking prime brother
frl? I was starting to get insecure about its length. Thanks!
3:12 NM Robert Ramirez. I like his games, but I don't know if he has any books. Can anyone recommend me please
I love magnus a lot and Daniel
I love these videos
Thankyou very much sir!! Love from India 🇮🇳
I know I am not nearly as good as chessnerd but I also like the book called Under the Surface by Jan Markos to help with calculation.
I did download "the wood pecker method" immediately
Where did you find it?
I put a thumbs up before seeing the entire video, just for the poster behind you, forza Juvee
i like mikhail botvinnik's style of positional gameplay can you recommend me a book?
my favorite chess players are Magnus and hikaru
what books should I get?
how original
Im a big Paul Morphy fan, was wondering if you have any books that highlight his games and play. Also Mikhail Tal
I really love Positional play and Capablanca, any recommendations?
Russian Chess Primer
@@EnigmaChess thank you!!
Great video! What's your take on Tal's books? I having so much fun reading "Life & games of Tal" even if is above my level (900 elo). I intend to revisit after climb the ladder to check if I can grasp more of it.
His books only GM understands
Can u do one for Rashid Nezhmenditov?
awesome books!
any idea where I can find that ivanchuk book at a reasonable price? been looking for a.copy for a while but I think it has been out of print for over a decade 😕.and is very difficult to get my hands on.an actual physical copy.
I love watching Dubov play, but I am not sure if he has a book
For me Capablanca 🙌❤️
The Endgame GOAT. Capablanca’s best endgames is the best book on him.
Thanks for these recommendations :D, can you also please suggest me some good opening books??
Which chess player is best in hypermodern play styles? And do they have a book for their style?
How about a Book about Mikhail Tal?
@@Relax-jo5yp Street Fighter Years by his coach
or
Life and Games by Mikhail Tal
Should I buy life and games of Mikhail tal I am 1200 rapid
Would you have any recommendations for a 1500-1600 elo player looking to find books covering the London System with white and Taimanov/Scheveningen set ups for Black?
levy rozman aka gothamchess , magnus chrsen , hikaru nakamura , garry krasparrow
If u could suggest books to reach 2000 elo it would be a great help! . But tq so much for this vedio too.
Could you recommend a book about Morphy?
The first book of morphy. A move-by-move style book. Good for lower rates players.
I really enjoy Anatoly Karpov’s style
How Karpov Wins by Mednis is spectacular as an intro to Karpov
So ahm..... I got into 1200 a week ago and now stuck in 1180-1250 loop. should i consider the begineer list or this one
Where ii can buy the books form
Hot take: 100 endgames you must know is impractical if you’re under 2000. It’s too many endgames and they don’t come up that often
The purpose of studying endgames is to develop skills, not knowledge. Whether or not you are going to see those endgames is beside the point. You are practicing calculation, tactics, and positional elements. You also learn what the full potential of each of the pieces are when the have room to maneuver.
@@Chill_Pills silman endgame manual is a much better use of time. Or no endgame books at that level. Just find some endgame trainer online and watch some UA-cam videos on basic shit. You’re not losing games bc of theoretical endgames
The only endgame book anyone under 2000 elo needs is silman’s endgame course imo
Can you recommend a book for tigran petrosian
Petrosian Move by Move
any book for ding liren
Magnus Carlsen is my favourite player ❤️
Wang yue , vugar gashimov ☺️😉
I have taken chess personality test and I got Anatoly karpov and Fischer
what would be the variety book for mikhail tal???
Very late response but “the life and games of Mikhail Tal”
@@pringle1957 thank you
What is your fide rating? Are you an advanced or master?
Ànyone know another book that I could do the woodpecker method with? Ive already completed 6 cycles with the original book and am looking for a similar tactics book to carry out the method with
Have you tried 1000 Checkmate Combinations by Victor Khenkin? I’ve heard very good things about it.
@@thechessnerd I havent but ideally I'm looking for something with a wider range of tactical motifs as opposed to checkmates only. Thanks for the reply
The yusupov's books
Anatoly karpov my ideal
im currently stuck at 1000 rating in 5 minute blits even after playing on the same rating from previous two years....
now ill start reading the WOODPECKER METHOD and practising the same to witness any growth in my chess. im actually preparing for chess competition to be held the next year and want to be the chess champ of my college.....lets hope for the best.. :)
Did you winn??!!
How are you doing brother?
I like thats .How much price the book chess in Rupiah indonesia
Is it okay to read a book online or I need to have it ?
It's ok kinda but for you health and to focus even more buy it
If expensive print it at low cost it's very cheap that's what i did with the book FCO it's priced at about 25$ and i printed it for just 7$! Hope that helps.
For me its capablanca.
Is there a book to learn how to play like emory tate? Please anyone help. Thank you kindly❤
Any list that doesn't contain Simple Chess, is wrong.
That jacket looks fresh
Thanks Robert! Bought it last year at Canadian chain Hudson’s Bay :)
Hikaru nakamura
I became a STRONG Chessplayer after absorbing Jeremy Silmans ' How to reassess your Chess.' It's a MASTERPIECE.
Gary Kasparov
Rashid Nezhmetdinov 💖
The Chess book Super Nezh is 🔥 that one is rare so I would suggest Cyrus Lakdawala’s recent publish!
@@thechessnerd oh
I can beat 1200 bot, does that mean in 1200?
I'm 640 rapid
nope
I con beat 1500elo bot
But my elo is 900
If you beat a GM doesn’t mean you are a GM
The bot Elos are only nominal. At the end there is an analysis that gives an estimate of your rating based on the game played. Again, it is only an estimate, so it would be necessary to play several games, write those estimated numbers down, and take an average of those estimates, which are based on your accuracy compared to the best computer moves possible. The best possible moves (100% accuracy) corresponds to an Elo of 9,999. No grandmaster in the entire metaverse (over 100 vigintillion universes) will reach that amazing standard (except God, who knows everything).
Have you read all of these books you recommend?
and he sacrafice... the book!!!
My favourite is Hikaru Nakamura
How to reassess your chess is a must have book
Tal is my favorite player
You'll fit right into this channel then!
Can we play a game?
Sure😃
@@rayhanplayz968 @ niftymcglide
Vishy Anand
I love alekhine. He is one of the greatest of all time.
Fiery Attacks!
For me Gm Hikaru nakamura
Mikhail Tal
Classic Gold.
I Like Garry Kasparov
Karpov
I know I am one year late but if someone is there please suggest me books for learning chess that are free and available online 😅I am 1300 rapid(don't ask for my blitz rating)
Bobby Fischer
Hikaru Nakamura
Ulf Andersson
Hey can you please suggest a book of the style of Tal? Thank you in advance bro and even for creating this video 😊
just read books by tal himself
reassess its a bit overated IMO, the rest are ok
Dman
NAH That woodpecker method book is a rip off it was like 44dollar aud
Kasparov
Viktor korchnoi
Mikhail tal
Thanks, good video. Ya big nerd. 😹
Nepo
The Woodpecker Method is a shameless ripoff of a book called Rapid Chess Improvement.
What😮
+ nimzowich My system