Top 10 Popular Chess Books (2005-2006)

'Robert Snyder, national chess master and noted teacher, introduces this timeless game to the young beginner. Snyder teaches the basic principles and then builds on students' knowledge, giving clear instructions on how to choose and employ opening, middle, and endgame strategies to win. Snyder's students have included the 1989 and 1990 national elementary and junior high school champions.' (from the back cover)

'Learn to think the same way Bobby does. This is the secret. You will be put in increasingly complex situations where you will be required to think and move the way Fischer does. You'll be a better player after you take Bobby Fischer's Chess Course. It works.' (from the back cover)

'IM Basman invites you into the challenging and exciting world of chess. His simple and accessible text presents the beginner with the rules, skills, and techniques of the game. Every aspect is illustrated with clear step-by step photography, from setting up the board and basic moves, to more advanced tactics and strategy. A must for any budding Grandmaster.' (from the back cover)

'Based on thirty years of lessons taught by Robert M. Snyder, one of America's most successful chess trainers for young players. Here, Snyder presents games played by himself and the world's chess champions and teaches you how to learn from them.' (from the back cover)

'Having learnt the basic moves, how exactly should a player improve? In this much loved classic, Chernev explains 33 complete games in detail, telling the reader the reason for every single move. Playing through these games and explanations gives a real insight into the power of the pieces and how to post them most effectively.' (from the back cover)

'Start every game with confidence! The two greatest challenges for beginning chess players are not only to survive the openings phase, but also to choose appropriate attack and defense formations in the process. Winning Chess Openings shows you how to do both. In Yasser Seirawan's entertaining, easy-to-follow style, you're shown formations that can be used with other White or Black pieces.' (from the back cover)

'The man who wrote "Tactics is 99 percent of chess," might well have added, "and 99 percent of the fun, too!" The first step toward mastery is to become familiar with the different types of tactical motifs. The second step is to study a great many examples of these tactical themes. This book fills the need for both.' (from the back cover)

'Kings, queens, knights -- you may think chess would be a royal pain to grasp, but this friendly guide will help you learn your way around the board with ease. Step-by-step explanations, from using the right terminology to the art of attack, help demystify the game -- proving you don't have to be a genius to play!' (from the back cover)

'This book brings together the two greatest names in the history of chess. The author, Garry Kasparov, is the world number one and, by common consent, the greatest player ever. The subject of the book, Bobby Fischer, is the only American to have become world champion and is probably the greatest natural talent the world has ever seen.' (from the back cover)

'Offers the chess student a step-by-step course that is designed to create a marked improvement in anyone's game. In clear, direct language, Silman shows how to dissect a position, recognize its individual parts, and ultimately find the one move that conforms to the needs of any particular situation.' (from the back cover)