Unbeatable Chess Lessons for Juniors: Revised Edition
by Robert M. Snyder
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Author: Robert M. SnyderEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Format: Illustrated
Published: 2006-11-07
ISBN: 1587366495
Number of pages: 192
Publisher: Wheatmark
Book Reviews of Unbeatable Chess Lessons for Juniors: Revised Edition
Book Review: Best insructional book for anyone past the beginning stage
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a revised edition of the book originally published in 2003. The main difference between this edition and the earlier one are:
1) The format has been changed to double column on the pages. This allows the explanations of the moves to be closer to the diagrams which accompany the explanations.
2} Some of the analysis has been updated and expanded to further help the student.
3) A result of the new format and slightly smaller print has been a saving of space (less white space per page}. Therefore, the new edition has the same number of games and explanation, but in under 200 pages. At less than 1/2 the thickness of the previous edition, it is much easier to carry.
4} A new edition gave the author a chance to correct many typographical errors and rephrase explanations to make for further clarity.
Like its predecessor, this book is for anyone (not just juniors) who want to understand why certain moves are played. Those who have read Irving Chernev's "Logical Chess: Move by Move" will be even more delighted with Mr. Snyder's book. Instead of the lengthy explanations that are repeated over and over again in Chernev's book, the book by Mr. Snyder gives the important information once at length and then relies of the reader to review if the explanation is needed again. When a move is a simple recapture he keeps the explanation to a short senctence. In the case of the opening moves being repeated in a later game, Snyder does not give the explanation again, but relies on the reader to refer back if explanation is needed. Half of the games are those of the author and half by other masters. Some important features of the book for students are:
1) Games are arranged by opening and thus start the player on developing an opening repretoire to play against opponents.
2) Analysis (i.e. alternate moves) is kept to the minimum needed to help the student gain understanding of what is happening and of alternate possibilities.
3) There are numerous diagrams (generally after every 3 or 4 moves) to help the student make sure of the correct position. And for stronger players it allows for them to read the book without the need of a board.
4) Explanation of moves are clear and concise. Anyone from about age 11 or 12 and up should have no trouble understanding the material.
I recommend this book for anyone who seriously wants to improve their play.
Summary of Unbeatable Chess Lessons for Juniors: Revised Edition
In Unbeatable Chess Lessons for Juniors nationally-renowned chess coach Robert M. Snyder takes his Chess for Juniors book a step further by covering twenty-four additional games with commentary on every move in each game.
Games are arranged by opening to help students improve their knowledge of many important openings.
Games and analysis contain important tactical and positional themes designed to improve pattern recognition and the ability to plan ahead.
Includes games played by the author as well as world famous players such as Fischer, Spassky, Alekhine, and Capablanca.
Students are challenged at various points to find the best move.
Written at a level for the beginner to intermediate player-clear and easy to read, though not just for juniors!
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