What is Reddit's opinion of Winning Chess Openings (Winning Chess - Everyman Chess)?

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Ok. I haven't read that one but most of the reviews I read actually say it hinders actual development as a chess player. I have Silman's other books and his endgame course is a classic, so I don't know how reliable those reviews are. Have you considered Winning Chess Openings by Yasser Seirawan? His writing style is similar to Silman's.

I agree completely that there's a right way and a wrong way to do it, and of course tactics should take up a big chunk of time for any beginner. But on the vast majority of posts on this sub, the immediate response is "don't study openings".

I think a better approach is to guide beginners to something like Seirawan's book:

https://www.amazon.com/Winning-Chess-Openings-Everyman/dp/1857443497

He puts openings in the correct context for beginners. He stresses opening principles and also explains why certain pieces are going to certain squares in certain contexts. This is much more productive than telling a beginner to unthinkingly bang out d4-Bf4-Nf3-e3 because "theory is scary".

All of Yasser Seirawan's books are great for beginners.

Here's the first one I read and truly enjoyed, it gives him (and you) a pretty solid foundation for the start of the game.

https://www.amazon.com/Winning-Chess-Openings-Everyman/dp/1857443497