Because I receive frequent messages asking which chess books I recommend, I have decided to compile a list of the books I can highly vouch for. All of the books listed below are ones that I have used for myself in the past or for students. Please note that most of the links are affiliate links for which I will receive a small commission on sales. However, this does not affect the price for the customer. My top priority is helping my audience find the appropriate resources to further their improvement.
Kids & Beginners
- Chess Steps
- The Chess Tactics Workbook
by Al Woolum
- Winning Chess Strategy for Kids
by Jeff Coakley
- How to Beat Your Dad at Chess (Gambit Chess) by Murray Chandler
by Al Woolum
by Jeff CoakleyMiddlegame & Strategy
- How to Reassess Your Chess: Chess Mastery Through Chess Imbalances
by Jeremy Silman
- Positional Chess Handbook: 495 Instructive Positions from Grandmaster Games (Dover Chess)
by Israel Gelfer
by Jeremy Silman
by Israel GelferGame Collections
by John NunnTactics & Calculation
- Forcing Chess Moves: The Key to Better Calculation
by Charles Hertan
- Find the Checkmate (Batsford Chess)
by Gary Lane
- Sharpen Your Tactics: 1125 Brilliant Sacrifices, Combinations, and Studies
by Anatoly Lein and Boris Archangelsky
- Chess: 5334 Problems, Combinations and Games
by Laszlo Polgar
by Charles Hertan
by Gary Lane
by Anatoly Lein and Boris Archangelsky
by Laszlo PolgarEndgame
- 100 Endgames You Must Know: Vital Lessons for Every Chess Player
by Jesus De La Villa
- Silman's Complete Endgame Course: From Beginner To Master
by Jeremy Silman
by Jesus De La Villa
by Jeremy Silman