How Long to Read The Art of Positional Play in Chess

How Long Does it Take to Read The Art of Positional Play in Chess?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 50 minutes to read The Art of Positional Play in Chess by Samuel Reshevsky

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Samuel Reshevsky is the ideal person to write a book on positional play because that was exactly the way he played: positionally. Reshevsky preferred to crush his opponents slowly, like a python, rather than to win with a blaze of tactics. Reshevsky was capable of great tactics, but felt it easier and more secure just to win by the slow build-up, gaining small advantages and then waiting for the opponent to throw himself on the sword with a brash counter-attack. The disadvantage is this takes a long time and most of the games in this book are long, but that makes them more instructive. A game...

How long is The Art of Positional Play in Chess?

The Art of Positional Play in Chess by Samuel Reshevsky is 350 pages long, and a total of 87,500 words.

This makes it 118% the length of the average book. It also has 107% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Art of Positional Play in Chess Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 58 minutes to read The Art of Positional Play in Chess aloud.

What Reading Level is The Art of Positional Play in Chess?

The Art of Positional Play in Chess is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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