Re: best beginner chess books and developing chess books
I think there is a Chess for Dummies book that might actually be worthwhile.
To all those recommending Silman, Reinfeld's combinations and even Horowitz:
Most non-USCF types when they say 'beginners chess books' probably mean that they barely know how to play and are probably not familiar with notation (either kind).
They might not even know how the pieces move.
Reinfeld's 1001 Brilliant sacrifices is good for someone who, at least, already knows how to play.
But 'beginner' for many people really means 'beginner'.
It doesn't mean "I currently have a USCF rating of 1100 and am looking to improve."
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