Bobby Fischer (1) (1943–2008)

I assume this publication was hastily published to rake in on the Fischer hype. It starts off by praising a back then novel [really?] technique called programmed instruction, with which they expect to make up for the lack of content. From the title one certainly expects some theory, alas, it comes down to a collection of easy chess puzzles. Although I enjoyed them, a mere collection does not make a book.

I'd only recommend this book to beginners, after they've read [b:Pandolfini's Ultimate Guide to Chess|360163|Pandolfini's Ultimate Guide to Chess|Bruce Pandolfini|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1388623005s/360163.jpg|350279]. A guide that actually teaches, and can be called a book.… (more)