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    Logical Chess: Move By Move: Every Move Explained New Algebraic Edition by Irving Chernev

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    (Paperback - New ed.)

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    • Publisher: Batsford, B.T., Ltd.
    • Pub. Date: June 2003
    • ISBN-13: 9780713484649
    • Sales Rank: 69,649
    • 256pp
    • Edition Description: New ed.
     
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    Having learned the basic moves, how can a player improve? In this much-loved classic, Irving Chernev explains 33 complete games in detail, by explaining to the reader reasons for every single move. Playing through these games and explanations gives real insight into the power of the pieces and how to post them most effectively.

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    The Classic book starting game collections with commentary on every move; A bit dated, Great Conceptby Anonymous

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    January 04, 2009: Chernev was the first author amoung several others who wrote books with commentary on every move (excellent are; UNBEATABLE CHESS LESSONS, MORE UNBEATABLE CHESS LESSONS and UNDERSTANDING CHESS MOVE BY MOVE which are all more up to date and less repetitous).
    Games with important concepts to be demonstrated for instructive purposes are presented. Each move has a comment on it. Sometimes the comments are a bit lame and uninstructive, but overall this isn't the case. LOGICAL CHESS MOVE BY MOVE is not for a super beginner and is best suited for someone who has already learned a little about chess but wants to continue to improve. On the other end of the spectrum it is not suitable for fairly advanced players. Hence, if you are a super beginner consider a solid introductory book such as CHESS FOR EVERYONE or LEARN CHESS by Alexander and Beach) or if you are advanced MORE UNBEATABLE CHESS LESSONS or UNDERSTANDING CHESS (note: UNBEATABLE CHESS LESSONS is at the same level as LOGICAL CHESS MOVE BY MOVE). I hope this review has been helpful in helping you find the right chess book and LOGICAL CHESS MOVE BY MOVE may be right for you!

    I Also Recommend: Unbeatable Chess Lessons (Chess for Everyone Series), More Unbeatable Chess Lessons (Chess for Everyone Series), Chess for Everyone, Learn Chess, Understanding Chess Move by Move.

    Great Lessons from Gamesby Anonymous

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    September 15, 2008: This is a game collection book where the games were selected because they are instructive. Mr. Chernev then goes over each game with an analysis of each and every move. I like this type of teaching. Perhaps the games are a bit dated and there is an over repetition at times, but overall this is a good book which has lead to more authors using the same approach.


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