any thoughts on "My System" by Nimzowitsch

simohamed0 edited

Would you recommend the book My system for a beginner-intermediate player (Edit: because everyone says it's a little outdated now and a lot of stuff in there is not useful?)

And what are some other important books for this level not only in strategy but also in other areas?

Thank you!

Would you recommend the book My system for a beginner-intermediate player (Edit: because everyone says it's a little outdated now and a lot of stuff in there is not useful?) And what are some other important books for this level not only in strategy but also in other areas? Thank you!

simohamed0

@tpr I'm really interested in what you think

tpr

Yes I do recommend "My System" by Nimzovich for beginners and intermediate players. The first part of the book treats the elements and explains these very well. The second part is about positional play and may be too advanced, but will be OK once you have digested the first part.
"Chess Fundamentals" by former world champion Capablanca is also highly recommended. Capablanca himself wrote that it contains all you need and that it will remain valid for 100 years to come, as long as the rules do not change.

Yes I do recommend "My System" by Nimzovich for beginners and intermediate players. The first part of the book treats the elements and explains these very well. The second part is about positional play and may be too advanced, but will be OK once you have digested the first part. "Chess Fundamentals" by former world champion Capablanca is also highly recommended. Capablanca himself wrote that it contains all you need and that it will remain valid for 100 years to come, as long as the rules do not change.

simohamed0

@tpr everyone says it's a little outdated now and a lot of stuff in there is not useful
what do yoy think?

@tpr everyone says it's a little outdated now and a lot of stuff in there is not useful what do yoy think?

simohamed0

@tpr another question please:
What is "Chess Fundamentals" about? if you could give a quick summary of the content

@tpr another question please: What is "Chess Fundamentals" about? if you could give a quick summary of the content

CM Sarg0n

It was one of the best 10 books in 1940. There were only 10 books...

Today practically every book for beginners is better.

No recommendation unless you are interested in historical stuff.

It was one of the best 10 books in 1940. There were only 10 books... Today practically every book for beginners is better. No recommendation unless you are interested in historical stuff.

TemporarySanity

Chess praxis which was the sequel to my system I don't recommend I give it 3/10

tpr

It is 6th in this list by gradmasters
https://taktikspiel.com/article/grandmaster-recommended-chess-books/

Chess Fundamentals is about the fundamentals of chess and contains annotated games by Capablanca himself, including nearly all of his losses.

It is 6th in this list by gradmasters https://taktikspiel.com/article/grandmaster-recommended-chess-books/ Chess Fundamentals is about the fundamentals of chess and contains annotated games by Capablanca himself, including nearly all of his losses.

Tae7

You might find these two videos quite helpful. IM Andras Toth thinks that ‘My system’ is for more advanced players..(it is probably worth reading if you are willing to invest a lot of time.Its not an easy read imo. Btw you are making good progress ;)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCwQyNLblm0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eg-u_HlZKco

You might find these two videos quite helpful. IM Andras Toth thinks that ‘My system’ is for more advanced players..(it is probably worth reading if you are willing to invest a lot of time.Its not an easy read imo. Btw you are making good progress ;) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCwQyNLblm0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eg-u_HlZKco

CoolChesser

#10

J.R. Capablanca was a World Chess Champion and one of the greatest players in chess history, yet he wrote very little about the game. Chess Fundamentals, though normally for the beginning player, contains valuable insights that will benefit players at all levels of understanding, including masters. Capablanca explains:
·How to obtain and nurture a passed pawn
·How to get and keep the initiative
·Cardinal rules for rook and pawn endings
·How to attack using knight as the main force
·How to cut off enemy pieces

J.R. Capablanca was a World Chess Champion and one of the greatest players in chess history, yet he wrote very little about the game. Chess Fundamentals, though normally for the beginning player, contains valuable insights that will benefit players at all levels of understanding, including masters. Capablanca explains: ·How to obtain and nurture a passed pawn ·How to get and keep the initiative ·Cardinal rules for rook and pawn endings ·How to attack using knight as the main force ·How to cut off enemy pieces

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