Hello Everyone,
I used to be an avid player on the Internet Chess Club (ICC). I seemed to hover between 1650 and 1750 for 5 minute to 5-20 games. My rating was right around 1800 for standard games. (Note: I prefer standard games.)
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The best book by far for strategy is Reassess Your Chess, by Jeremy Silman.
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This is my all-time favorite chess book. I highly recommend it. Even though a cursory read will be a benefit, there is no quick fix. You must study diligently to improve. Note, some have criticised the book because some of the analysis is flawed. But I dare say that no chess book is not subject to this flaw. The principles taught in the book are sound, and are well laid out. By the way, he just came out with a complete end game book that looks interesting.
Anthony, I would love to start a game with you, but I dare not. I do not have enough character not to allow it to become a distraction for me. I had to give internet chess up. I do play some chess with my boys.
Brian