I'm already deep into books(chess for dummies, Bobby Fischer teaches, etc.) - I want a video course that can help me develop my chess game. I have Fritz 9 and have already watched the video tutorials on that program. Any further suggestions? Thanks
2006-10-11 19:50:07 · 25 answers · asked by drapper25 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Board Games
I've a CD of "Maurice Ashley teaches chess". I found it great. It's of company 'Davidson - Simon & Schuster'. It offers u 4 levels : Basics, Challenges, Srategies, Final play. It also has 'Championship training' level by level. It also shows u different Master Games & their moves in some critical situations in details, like: Paris 1858, Hastings 1895, NewYork 1965, Belgrade 1970, Moscow, Nottingham, Dubna etc. I think u'll like it too.
2006-10-13 00:59:02 · answer #1 · answered by Innocence Redefined 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it's only free for 7 games, but get chessmaster by ubisoft/iwin.com. i could never put my opponent into checkmate until i practiced with the virtual players, and i didn't start at the bottom. the one thing i can never figure out is why sometimes a game is ended due to a stalemate, since i am able to see legal and available moves of the players. i love my chessmaster game. it calms me down whenever i feel nervous and makes me happy when i am down. I LOVE CHESS! IT HAS GOT TO BE THE BEST GAME THAT ANYONE EVER THOUGHT OF! ps: some of the business that we do, some of the little bratty games that some people play on you, are truly chess games. when you look at situations like that in a chess-strategy way, it's amazing how easily you can analyze what may happen next and what you will do about it. have funnnnn!
2006-10-12 09:13:42 · answer #2 · answered by Louiegirl_Chicago 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best way to improve your game is to play. You must play and play and play. The masters did not try to get instruction and read books for dummies. They just played the game. You should play as many different people as you can, too. Each one will play a different game and you must adjust your strategy for each one. As you get better at the game there will be more time between moves and you will become board waiting for your opponent. You also have a certain amount of time to move. This is when you start playing two or more people at a time. If you play two you get more proficient twice as fast, three it is thrice as fast, and so on.
Below are a few links. Use them all because the people at each one play a different game. That will help you grow to master chess.
Enjoy your game. It is lots of fun.
Good Luck
Jon
2006-10-12 09:44:22 · answer #3 · answered by ĴΩŋ 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The best way for someone to get better is to work on tactics. You can buy books on tactics and positions to work through. I also have a book, Rapid Chess Improvement by Michael de la Maza. He claims to have used this method to improve from c class C player to master strength in a few years. You have to realize though that he advocates a hard core program taking a lot of time. wl
2016-03-28 06:05:28 · answer #4 · answered by Gail 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-13 04:31:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You ask a very, very good question. I'm thinking about making an instruction video myself for beginning and intermediate level players.
The truth is that most of these videos really seem to suck out there. I watched one done by brude pandofini, amercias premier chess coach. it makes a better paperweight.
I'm harsh, but I have right to be. This is chess. man. Possibly the greatest sport/cerebreal exercise/abstract art since co-ed naked twister. Somebody wants to learn something, they tune in, and are lost really quickly or get bored with the analysis. After all, half of analysis is anal.
What happens is that somebody gets a clip of these videos, and the doodyhead that just answered me gains leverage and losing sight for the real truth we appreciate.
I've watched and heard of other videos. They mostly suck.
However, I do have hope for Yasser Sierwan. I love the stuff he does. I posted a link. I love his books too. He's at least simple, interesting, practical and insightful. I can't say enough good things, lol
It sounds like you are doing the right thing though. Believe it or not, you only need to read about six books to make it to class A level. Throw away bobby fishers book. Its good for 10 year olds starting out. You want a general strategy book, a general book on openings. A book on engame studies. A THICK book on combinations. Read those and go to a local chess club where they have strong players. You'll notice quick improvement in no time.
Anyways, when I make that video, I'll be sure to mention it to you.
2006-10-11 21:32:20 · answer #6 · answered by coffee_addict 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋
You try the chess puzzels of Times Of India news paper you can be an expert.
I wish I could play this Royal Game with you.
2006-10-12 08:33:04 · answer #7 · answered by SKG R 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't really know. I can give you an advice.... why don't you try Chessmaster 10th Edition, provided by Ubisoft...if you've got a chance, of course.... I've already tried it, it helped me to improve my skills... it covers basic tutorials, opening games, end games, famous games, and J. Waitzkin's academy... some strategy and tactic tutorials too... From beginner opponents through grand master opponents.
Then you must join an on-line chess academy where you'll be rated by your skills and play with clever opponents... it'll help you
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2006-10-12 08:29:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Try these Chess links:
http://www.thebestchesstables.com/links/chesstutorials.html
http://www.chesscentral.com/video-chess/pro-chess-video.htm
2006-10-12 08:44:06 · answer #9 · answered by snowraider 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I will say this, there is no program that can make u better, u just have to play with better players than u, an set a goal to beat the best at it's game, like i did, i knock all my walls down but ONE!, my father, since he knows me best he know my moves from top to bottom, i beated alot of people an know i didnt win the first game i lost an won , but anyways, just play with other, i hear that there are parks that have old people playing, they play real good. go try it out!
2006-10-12 23:42:08 · answer #10 · answered by Tyger 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋