Think Like a Super-GM

I watched an excessively long video on YouTube concerning the best puzzle books. Nonetheless, the long discussion was often interesting. Most of the books highlighted are useful for masters, but less likely to benefit lower rated players. But there were some, such as the Polgar brick, that also earned accolades.

One of the top choices has proven difficult for strong players, but has improved their game. It reminded me of Jeremy Silman, The Amateur’s Mind because the thoughts of players at different levels were recorded, presented, and evaluated.

That book is Michael Adams, and Philip Hurtado, Think Like a Super-GM (2022). I ordered it Thursday morning, it arrived Thursday evening, and I took it with me on a weekend trip to Montana. I did the first exercise while eating breakfast.

I found the key move, but my analysis needs to go deeper to reach a correct evaluation.