This page briefly describes each of my Chess Books and lists some places where you can buy them. I have Everyone's 2nd Chess Book for sale, which I will autograph and sell for the list price plus shipping and handling. Now in its 3rd edition. Describes the basic elements that can be used for non-tactically evaluating a position. IM John Watson's award-winning new book, Secrets of Modern Chess Strategy , has many examples the ideas my Elements book discusses.
Introduction discusses how to annotate a game and why it is so helpful.
The remainder of the book is my following that advice and self-annotating my games as I improve from USCF rating 1400 to National Master. Annotator is light reading and mostly games and analysis. Many generic tips for beginners, including most common misconceptions about starting chess, misunderstood rules, chess etiquette, etc. Find out why your child insists on doing things which give Daddies the world over, heart attacks. This is the perfect book for young people, parents, and new players as it takes a coach's look at why certain things go wrong and what to do about them.