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Getting Books and Equipment
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There are a huge number of books, computer aids and equipment for the keen amateur
Catalogues are sometimes available to browse at the club.
Chess Computer Software is available for all modern computers. Programs are available both commercially and for free. Programs can be classified into 3 broad categories:
- Chess Engines
- These are sophisticated chess programs that will play a game of chess with you. Most chess engines, even the free ones, are exceptionally strong usually rated at over 2600. Because of this, they are most often used as a tool to help you develop your game rather than as an alternative to a human player.
- Chess Databases
- There is a huge amount of chess games available on the Internet and a Chess Database allows you to view these games, play through them and eventually analyse your own games. Some database tools are designed to be used as training tools to practice tactics, for example. Others are more general purpose.
- Utilities
- Often you want to publish your games on the Internet or perhaps print them out with example board positions, or maybe you want to write chess articles. There are a number of tools which can help you do all of these things.
for possible online sources of software. Chess books cover a wide range of material, typcially; openings, endgames, strategy, game collections of famous players and so on. Before randomly buying a book because it looks nice, best to ask an experienced player for a recommendation especially if you are interested in reading about a particular technique. Often books are directed at only professional players or absolute beginners so make sure a book is appropriate for your playing strength. Bangor club has its own library, from which you can borrow.
