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There are more books written on the subject of chess than any other single subject. So how does one decide what to get? To some extent the answer depends on your personal tastes and needs. However, the books recommended below are considered by most chess scholars and beginners alike to be the best of breed.

Classics:

1. Logical Chess Move by Move by Irving Chernev
   An inspiration for these pages. Looks at 33 games, and comments on the thought behind every move. For novices who would like to become intermediate players.


Logical Chess: Move By Move: Every Move Explained New Algebraic Edition
2. My System by Aron Nimzovich
   A veritable bible for chess players from beginners to grandmasters. This new algebraic version is packed with 419 diagrams for complete understanding. For intermediate tournament players and above.


My System
3. My Sixty Memorable Games: A Chess Classic by Bobby Fischer
   Simply the best games from the best player of all time.

My Sixty Memorable Games: A Chess Classic
4. Blunders and Brilliancies by Mullen and Moss
   An astounding collection of mind bending chess. It will stretch your ability in a very entertaining way.


Blunders and Brilliancies





The Comprehensive Chess Course Series:

The series is actually a collection of books by Lev Alburt, Grandmaster of Chess and renowned three-time US chess champion. It teachs the skills necessary to become an expert chess player. Alburt is called the "grandmaster of chess teachers." This famed teacher helps students of all strengths and ages and has spent years translating secret lesson plans used to produce a long line of Soviet world champions.

5. Comprehensive Chess Course: Learn Chess in 12 Lessons, Vol. 1 by Lev Alburt and Roman Pelts
   The first volume in grandmaster Lev Alburt's highly acclaimed Comprehensive Chess Course series. For the very beginner.


Comprehensive Chess Course: Learn Chess in 12 Lessons, Vol. 1
6. Comprehensive Chess Course: From Beginner to Tournament Player in 12 Lessons, Vol. 2 by Lev Alburt and Roman Pelts
   The second volume in grandmaster Lev Alburt's highly acclaimed Comprehensive Chess Course series. For novices who would like to play in tournaments.


Comprehensive Chess Course: From Beginner to Tournament Player in 12 Lessons, Vol. 2
7. Chess Tactics for the Tournament Player by Lev Alburt and Sam Palatnik
   The third volume in grandmaster Lev Alburt's highly acclaimed Comprehensive Chess Course series. This book contains hundreds of strikingly beautiful positions arranged by difficulty and designed to sharpen the tactical recognition and vision of experienced players anywhere. For the novice who would like to play well in tournaments.


Chess Tactics for the Tournament Player, Vol. 1
8. The King in Jeopardy: The Best Techniques for Attack and Defense by Lev Alburt
   The fourth volume in grandmaster Lev Alburt's highly acclaimed Comprehensive Chess Course series. For tournament players who would like to sharpen their teeth.


King in Jeopardy: The Best Techniques for Attack and Defense
9. Chess Strategy for the Tournament Player by Lev Alburt and Sam Palatnik
   The fifth volume in grandmaster Lev Alburt's highly acclaimed Comprehensive Chess Course series. Endorsed by world champion Garry Kasparov as revealing "the once-secret Russian method of chess training." For tournament players who would like to improve their middle game planning skills.


Chess Strategy for the Tournament Player, Vol. 5
10. Chess Training Pocket Book: 300 Most Important Positions and Ideas by Lev Alburt
    The sixth volume in grandmaster Lev Alburt's highly acclaimed Comprehensive Chess Course series. The most important and instructive positions over the last 100 years arranged as challenges, with illuminating explanations and solutions. For tournament players who would like to become expert.


Chess Training Pocket Book: 300 Most Important Positions and Ideas
11. Just the Facts!: A Chess Information and Research Center Book by Lev Alburt, Nikolai Krogius, Nikolay Krogius
    The seventh volume in grandmaster Lev Alburt's highly acclaimed Comprehensive Chess Course series. For tournament players who would like to become expert.


Just the Facts!: Winning Endgame Play





Tactics:

12. 1001 Winning Chess Sacrifices and Combinations by Fred Reinfeld
    A book of 1001 tactical puzzles, typical of actual games. A mix of easy & hard. For improving tactical ability.


1001 Winning Chess Sacrifices and Combinations
13. 1001 Brilliant Ways to Checkmate by Fred Reinfeld
    A book of 1001 tactical mates, typical of actual games. A mix of easy & hard. For improving tactical ability where it counts the most; around a King.


One Thousand One Brilliant Ways to Checkmate