

Without reading Nimzowitsch, your chess education cannot be complete. He further explains his theories of prophylaxis, blockade and much more, while providing ground-breaking insights into pawn structures.


Instead, Nimzowitsch tries to reveal his way of studying chess and his philosophy of the game. The book isn't just a collection of old recipes and instructions. The author, Aron Nimzowitsch, was one of the best players of the early 20th century, playing many enlightening games against Capablanca, Alekhine and Lasker. You will eventually want (or even need) to read this book. Although this isn't one for beginners, buying a copy won't mean you're wasting your money. My System is a must-read for every serious chess player. But with so many chess books on the market, it's often difficult to know which are the essentials to add to your collection. For every discipline worth studying, there is a set of iconic books, a couple of classics that never go out of fashion.
