--- product_id: 78579936 title: "Amateur's Mind: Turning Chess Misconceptions into Chess Mastery -- 2nd Edition" price: "NT$933" currency: TWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tw/products/78579936-amateurs-mind-turning-chess-misconceptions-into-chess-mastery-2nd-edition store_origin: TW region: Taiwan --- # 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 **Price:** NT$933 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ♟️ Elevate your game—don’t just play chess, master it! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Amateur's Mind: Turning Chess Misconceptions into Chess Mastery -- 2nd Edition - **How much does it cost?** NT$933 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tw](https://www.desertcart.tw/products/78579936-amateurs-mind-turning-chess-misconceptions-into-chess-mastery-2nd-edition) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## 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 This book takes the student on a journey through his own mind and returns him to the chess board with a wealth of new-found knowledge and the promise of a significant gain in strength. Most amateurs possess erroneous thinking processes that remain with them throughout their chess lives. These flaws in their mental armour result in stinging defeats and painful reversals. Books can be bought and studied, lessons can be taken -- but in the end, these elusive problems always prove to be extremely difficult to eradicate. Seeking a solution to this dilemma, the author wrote down the thoughts of his students while they played actual games, analysed them, and catalogued the most common misconceptions that arose. This second edition greatly expands on the information contained in the popular first edition. Review: Strategic - This book is amazing it teach lot of things 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. ## Features - Author: Jeremy Silman - Pages: 441 Pages - Publication Years: 1999 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #16,317 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #134 in Games & Quizzes (Books) #880 in Reference (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 668 Reviews | ## Images ![Amateur's Mind: Turning Chess Misconceptions into Chess Mastery -- 2nd Edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61jIshuvsjL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Strategic *by H***D on 27 December 2025* This book is amazing it teach lot of things ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Super *by J***N on 1 April 2026* Good packing ## 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 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tw/products/78579936-amateurs-mind-turning-chess-misconceptions-into-chess-mastery-2nd-edition](https://www.desertcart.tw/products/78579936-amateurs-mind-turning-chess-misconceptions-into-chess-mastery-2nd-edition) --- *Product available on Desertcart Taiwan* *Store origin: TW* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*