Questions tagged [recommendations]
For questions about recommendations for chess books, software, etc. **NOT** for move recommendations, use the [analysis] tag instead. Note that recommendation questions can easily be closed for being too broad or opinion-based.
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Resources for creating opening books or chess trees offline on PC
Please Suggest resources for creating, viewing and updating opening books or chess trees offline on PC. preferably with the ability to add moves or lines manually and with open source or free software ...
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How can you go from a rating of 1800 to 2000 in the Lichess?
For a very long time, my rating in Lichess has remained at 1800. How can my rating be altered? In order to overcome the 1800 rating barrier, how can I improve my chess training regimen?
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Is there a chess learning roadmap from beginner to the advanced level?
Is there a roadmap for step-by-step learning from beginner to advanced level? I want to evade aimless study.
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Resources on the closed Italian
What are some good books, courses, etc to learn the slow Italian with d3? I want to start playing the slow Italian with d3 as it keeps lots of pieces on the board and leads to rich middle games and am ...
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How do I improve my endgame technique?
I have decent endgame technique and recently bought Jesus De La Villa's 100 endgames you must know. How do I shift it closer to top level endgame technique?
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How can I install chess engines in windows?
Actually, I want to install top 10 chess engines in my PC for practicing better.
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Cochrane Gambit book recommendations?
Are there any good books that explain how the Cochrane Gambit works from white's perspective?
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What are some good endgame books?
I know some people have asked about general good books or middle game books. But I read someone said that the best way to start learning chess is by studying endgames, so I ask: What are some good ...
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Winning in a KBBvKN endgame: possible or too hard for humans?
Apparently, two bishops and a king can mate a king supported by a lone knight, according to endgame tablebases, but it generally takes more than 50 moves, which is why it seems that one is studying ...
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Resources to learn the Open Sicilian
As per the title, I'm looking for resources to learn the Open Sicilian. In particular, I would like to understand general themes and pawn structures instead of memorizing precise moves. For the record,...
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Online platform for chess coaches to discuss syllabus and pedagogy
There are many online platforms for chess players to have discussions. Such platforms include websites that are predominantly made to play chess (such as chess.com, lichess.org, etc.) as well as ...
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where can I find free chess books? [duplicate]
I need a website where I can find free chess ebooks? I would like to see a list of free books to download or read online.
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What are some good books that explain the strategic ideas behind the Nimzo-Indian Defence, from Black's perspective?
I'm looking for a book, which does not have to be modern at all, that comprehensively explains the strategic ideas of the Nimzo-Indian Defence from Black's perspective.
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Can you suggest book references on chess theory?
as stated in the title I am looking for structured textbooks on chess. I have followed chess.com lessons and I have a rough idea of tactics (forks, pins, skewers, sacrifices, etc) but I feel like I am ...
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How to play as adult attacking Chess player against young chess prodigies
I'm an expert-level chess player, who enjoys playing dynamic chess, but I am struggling against young chess players (ages between 8-16), who have lower ratings. How can I improve my score against this ...
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