Chess Training Tools: Software, Books and Periodicals Recommended in the Book - Chess Exam & Training Guide
Based on your results from each of the 12 tested categories. Check corresponding chapters in the book to learn more.
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Chess Training Tools: Software, Books and Periodicals Recommended in the Book - Chess Exam & Training Guide Based on your results from each of the 12 tested categories. Check corresponding chapters in the book to learn more. |
Chess
Software:
Many
programs have been revised and updates since I saw them. In parentheses, you can
find the latest version I am using. Check my website for updated info.
ChessBase family (by ChessBase - www.chessbase.com)
ChessBase
(9) Mega
or
ChessBase
(9) Starter -
Database managing program for experienced players;
Fritz
(9) or
Deep
Fritz playing software – for experienced players;
Fritz
& Chester and Fritz
& Chester
2 – teaching & playing software for children (novice
level)
Available for PC platform.
Chessmaster (by
UBI Soft. – www.ubi.com)
Chessmaster
(9000)
– teaching & playing software for all ages & levels. Available for PC
& Mac platforms.
ChessAssistant family
(by Convekta,
Ltd. www.Convekta.com)
– standalone training tools - Advanced Chess School, Chess
Endgame Training, Chess tactics
for Intermediate Players, CT-ART (3.0),
Strategy, Studies (2.0), , and others. Available for
PC platform.
Chess
Books:
Chess
Periodicals: Magazines and Websites:
What
should you expect from a quality chess magazine or website? In my view –
accurate and timely chess news, commentaries by leading players and organizers,
quality articles, annotated games and tournament schedules. Here are a few of my
favorites sources:
Magazines:
ChessToday
– (daily via
e-mail) www.ChessToday.net
Chess
Informant – www.Sahovski.com
New
in Chess – www.NewInChess.com
Chess
Life –
www.USchess.org
64
– (in
Russian) www.64.ru
Websites:
ChesBase:
http://www.ChessBase.com
ChessCafe:
http://www.ChessCafe.com
ChesAssistant:
http://www.convekta.com
ChessCenter: http://www.ChessCenter.com
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