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Summary: Excellent book for all levels!
Review: This is unlike any other chess book I've read, which is a whole lot. Not only does it provide excellent instruction, but it has narrative selections about Josh Waitzkin's life that kept me interested and gave me a love for chess. I loved his unique chapter about placing the rook on the seventh rank. It is true that it doesn't have that many puzzles, but he elaborates on each one. Because of this, I remember each theme he mentions and I am able to apply these to my games. This should definitely be on the shelf of every chess player whether they're serious players or not. Excellent book!
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Summary: Excellent!!
Review: This is very good book for those who wish to improve their chess knowledge and tactics. From beginning to end, Josh never failed to explain clearly the important things which come up. Although I'm no expert, I think that players with a 850-1650 rating will probably enjoy and understand this book without much difficulty.There was only about one thing that was a bit boring to me out of the entire book. There was too much reading. When I first started reading it, I actually skipped some of the boring stuff to get to the good parts, and then I read it afterwards. Some parts were enjoyable, but most of the time there was just too much to read. Aside from all the reading, this is still an excellent book, and I must give it about five stars. Don't let the boring parts which, in my opinion, are, make you pass by it. This is a wonderfull book, and hopefully, you'll be happy you bought it.
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Summary: Excellent book for all levels!
Review: What a joy this book is to read! Not only does Josh give us the way chess is really played, but the book is full of instructions and tactical methods, including ways of opening lines for effective attack. I am a bit amazed that this book was given average reviews by a few people. They claim this book is only for beginners to intermediate. However, the author clearly states at the beginning of the book that the combination of methods he presents make for the highest forms of chess. No doubt. It is true that he starts with basic tactics but he works up very quickly to advanced concepts. I do not give high praise easily to books, but this one certainly deserves it. Mastery of the information Josh presents can put one very quickly on the road to chess mastery. He gives basic tactics, then works to sacrifices, opening lines and a ton of excellent information on breaking through the oppositions defense. This book is one of the few classics in chess. A truly great book.
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Summary: a modern classic
Review: What a joy this book is to read! Not only does Josh give us the way chess is really played, but the book is full of instructions and tactical methods, including ways of opening lines for effective attack. I am a bit amazed that this book was given average reviews by a few people. They claim this book is only for beginners to intermediate. However, the author clearly states at the beginning of the book that the combination of methods he presents make for the highest forms of chess. No doubt. It is true that he starts with basic tactics but he works up very quickly to advanced concepts. I do not give high praise easily to books, but this one certainly deserves it. Mastery of the information Josh presents can put one very quickly on the road to chess mastery. He gives basic tactics, then works to sacrifices, opening lines and a ton of excellent information on breaking through the oppositions defense. This book is one of the few classics in chess. A truly great book.
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Summary: Good Ideas
Review: Worth reading. Has good attacking ideas and strategies. Pieces of the book helped improve my game.
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