Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess

In case you are learning, or let's say you want to teach a child how to play chess, I would suggest going for this book. This is a bestseller because it's worth it! Contains numerous examples, and in a step-by-step manner, you learn how to play. Of course, after that, all depends upon the amount of practice you put in.

Best book for a starter. My 9 year old is really enjoying the book. We just wish the book had been big in size. Its really hard to see in the small sized book. But the content is great!

Before you buy this book, you need to know three things: 1. This book does not have anything to do with the famous chess grandmaster Bobby Fischer. He did not write it. The publishers merely paid him to put his name and image on the book. But the book is still great, unique, and is of immense help to beginners. 2. The book does not teach you how to think like a grandmaster, but it does teach you how to not think like a rookie. The entire book is focused on basic mistakes. Therefore, naturally, there will come a point in your chess career when you will no more use any of the techniques in this book. At that point, you might think, "that book was a waste of money", but in reality, it has already done its job. 3. You still need a basic chess book to go with it. This is primarily a puzzle/problems book that you practice on the side. Beginners often do not consider the positions of all the chess pieces when they make a move. They focus only on the piece that directly attacks any of their pieces. As a result, they tend to overlook obvious traps and mates. That is what this book teaches. It is essential, and does a great job of doing what it does.

Good book for beginners

Worst manufacturer, every pages is printed randomly, not recommend to buy

Very easy bood not worth the actual price. I think I wasted money on this item.

Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess is an incredible book and an absolute must-read for chess novices. It’s free of jargons or overly technical terms, offering simple yet engaging puzzles that help you think like a chess player. For beginners, the game can often feel overwhelming with its many possible moves, but this book shifts the focus to what truly matters: problem-solving. It’s straightforward enough for my 9-year-old to follow and enjoy. If you love solving puzzles, this book is a treasure. And if you’re looking to start your chess journey, I’d recommend this book even before investing in a chessboard. It’s that good!

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Sayfaların ters-düz/karışık olması gerekiyormuş. Kitabı aldım ve sayfaların bir kısmı ters bir kısmı düz ve sayfalar karışık biçimdeydi. Yanlış basıldığını sanıp değişime gönderdim ve elime ulaşan diğer kitap da aynı şekilde basılmıştı. Ufak bir araştırmadan sonra bu basımın bilinçli olduğunu öğrendim. Kitabı normal düz bir şekilde bitirdikten sonra ters çevirip kaldığınız yerden (sağ taraftaki sayfalardan) devam ediyorsunuz. Kitapta bunun açıklaması mevcut.

There is a reason why Fischer is considered to be one of the best chess players of all times, so needless to say that the book would be high quality as expected. The book is more a strategy book for check mates than a complete chess tutorial. As you work through Fischer's puzzles, it kind of opens you up to the number of ways you can check mate the opponent. The book is quite lucid and exciting as well and focuses on a few strategies. However, if you are a beginner and want to learn about the game as a whole (opening, mid game, ending), then Logical Chess Move my Move is a good choice.

I haven't played chess for over 20 years, and even then only occasionally and to no great skill level. Now, approaching my 60's, for some reason I've become interested in it as a brain exercise. This paperback was cheap and seems to have a lot of favourable reviews so I gave it a go. I can see why it would be great for total beginners, but it's also fantastic for those of us who want to feel good about ourselves - i.e. that our brain still functions at a reasonbale level). I have had great pleasure in realising that by following each of the panels of questions posed in the book, I still grasp the essentials of the game and, more than that, I'm remembering what I used to like about it. It's structure is excellent, and I particularly like the upside down alternate pages...it might seem quirky but it means that all answers to each question posed cannot be glanced at on the open pages...you have to turn over the page if you want to cheat! Maybe only a chess player of repute would come up with that...or it's very common in these kind of books and I'm just poorly read. Overall, for a book from someone considered by many to be the greatest ever chess player, it is entirely unpatronising to us chess neanderthals and it has raised my interest in the game to a new level. For those who are more advanced or even frequent players for fun, this book maybe a little too basic, but for total beginners or those who have been away from the game for years, it's a great way to become absorbed.

Livro de muito valor para iniciantes no Xadrez (suponho na faixa de rating 300-1500). Aborda conceitos fundamentais de maneira prática, de fácil entendimento através de posições extraídas de jogos do próprio Bob Fischer. Em Inglês mas fácilmente palatável até para os mais resistentes. Vale a pena!

Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess is like a retro version of Chess.com — every page presents a puzzle, and as you progress, the difficulty steadily increases. New tactics and more advanced combinations are introduced in a very natural, step-by-step way. It’s cleverly structured and excellent value for money. One of the coolest design features is that once you finish the book, you can simply flip it over and continue reading from the opposite side — it’s literally two books in one! I’ll admit I was originally hesitant to buy it because it was written back in 1966, but I wish I’d picked it up much earlier in my chess journey. It has truly stood the test of time — nothing about the knowledge feels dated. As reflected by the countless positive reviews already, this is without question one of the best books ever written for improving your chess.