@chess1941 You should look at the video where I explain my grading system. Books I'm not going to keep I give a C or lower. I explain everything in the video.
I'm patzer level, about 1500 in standard games at ICC. The reviews are for people who also aren't very good trying to improve. Some of the books I hate a GM might like, as they are over my head.
I discuss it a little later, but the main reason is that I prefer not to give up a central pawn. I didn't play it well, probably because it requires some subtle and mature intuitions than I have. It seemed more often than not I ended up with a very cramped and uncomfortable position, so I switched to the QGD which I prefer.
because you don"t play a line in a book you give it a C?
chess1941 6 months ago
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jesusgimmeaname 6 months ago
@chess1941 You should look at the video where I explain my grading system. Books I'm not going to keep I give a C or lower. I explain everything in the video.
chessconfessions 6 months ago
What is your ELO at the moment?
Chali1971 3 years ago
I'm patzer level, about 1500 in standard games at ICC. The reviews are for people who also aren't very good trying to improve. Some of the books I hate a GM might like, as they are over my head.
chessconfessions 3 years ago
your reviews got me started when i first purchased a bunch from amazon, your advice was greatly appreciated, thanks man
nomindbeats 2 years ago
@chessconfessions if you are at patzer level, how come you liked fritz endgame trainer... i found it totally crap
dragonheadofthewest 11 months ago
chessvideoguy:
I discuss it a little later, but the main reason is that I prefer not to give up a central pawn. I didn't play it well, probably because it requires some subtle and mature intuitions than I have. It seemed more often than not I ended up with a very cramped and uncomfortable position, so I switched to the QGD which I prefer.
chessconfessions 4 years ago
I like your review format, and agree with your opinion of "How to Beat 1.d4". Any reason for not playing QGA anymore?
chessvideoguy 4 years ago