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# Timeless 1999 classic edition Top #125 in Games & Quizzes books 441 pages of deep chess insight Amateur's Mind: Turning Chess Misconceptions into Chess Mastery -- 2nd Edition

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## Summary

> ♟️ Elevate your game—don’t just play chess, master it!

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- **What is this?** Amateur's Mind: Turning Chess Misconceptions into Chess Mastery -- 2nd Edition
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## Key Features

- • **Highly Rated & Popular:** 4.5-star rating from 650+ readers proves its lasting impact.
- • **Master Positional Play:** Unlock the secrets of chess strategy with expert guidance from Jeremy Silman.
- • **Comprehensive 441 Pages:** In-depth lessons that transform misconceptions into winning moves.
- • **Proven Coaching Favorite:** Trusted by coaches worldwide to elevate beginners to intermediate mastery.
- • **Essential Chess Library Addition:** A must-have for any serious player aiming to climb the ranks.

## Overview

Amateur's Mind: Turning Chess Misconceptions into Chess Mastery (2nd Edition) by Jeremy Silman is a 441-page strategic guide published in 1999. It is highly rated (4.5/5 from 650+ reviews) and ranks #125 in Games & Quizzes books, making it a trusted resource for beginners and intermediate players seeking to improve their positional chess skills.

## Description

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Review: Excellent primer for positional chess. Coach from Chennai - This is a review from a professional chess coach from Chennai ( Arun - Rebel chess academy) I have a decode of experience in coaching beginner all the way upto 1500 fide. Silmans book bundle along which includes Amateur mind is a excellent way to teach beginners about the positional concepts. After this you can use books by Nimzowitsch or Johan hellesten series.
Review: Strategic - This book is amazing it teach lot of things

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | 1890085022 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #39,043 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #273 in Games & Quizzes (Books) #2,215 in Reference (Books) |
| Country of Origin  | India |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (651) |
| Dimensions  | 15.24 x 3.18 x 22.86 cm |
| Edition  | Subsequent |
| ISBN-10  | 9781890085025 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1890085025 |
| Importer  | Atlantic Publishers and Distributors (P) Ltd., 7/22, Ansari Road, Darya Ganj, New Delhi - 110002 INDIA, Email – customercare@atlanticbooks.com, Ph – 011-47320500 |
| Item Weight  | 726 g |
| Language  | English |
| Packer  | Bookswagon, 2/13 Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi 110002, Sales@bookswagon.com , 01140159253 |
| Print length  | 443 pages |
| Publication date  | 1 October 1999 |
| Publisher  | Siles Press,U.S. |
| Reading age  | 5 years and up |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent primer for positional chess. Coach from Chennai
*by A***N on 30 June 2025*

This is a review from a professional chess coach from Chennai ( Arun - Rebel chess academy) I have a decode of experience in coaching beginner all the way upto 1500 fide. Silmans book bundle along which includes Amateur mind is a excellent way to teach beginners about the positional concepts. After this you can use books by Nimzowitsch or Johan hellesten series.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Strategic
*by H***D on 27 December 2025*

This book is amazing it teach lot of things

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent book
*by व***न on 9 January 2023*

Received the book with handwritten note by seller M. M. Mukhi & Sons.. Similarly the book gives tips after each chess topic, so that we can remember important points. Happy chess learning from a famous chess writer jeremy silman.

## Frequently Bought Together

- The Amateur's Mind: Turning Chess Misconceptions into Chess Mastery
- How to Reassess Your Chess: Chess Mastery Through Chess Imbalances
- Silman's Complete Endgame Course: From Beginner to Master

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