Grandmaster Preparation – Attack & Defence by Jacob Aagaard “I really like Jacob Aagaard’s books I always recommend them and use them myself.” GM Viktor BologanĬhess Book 8.

It is very valuable and I am very happy I bought it.” GM Artur Yusupov “I have used Calculation in work with my students. Grandmaster Preparation – Calculation by Jacob Aagaard By continually challenging the reader to answer probing questions throughout the book, the Move by Move format greatly encourages the learning and practising of vital skills just as much as the traditional assimilation of knowledge.” New In ChessĬhess Book 7. “Move by Move provides an ideal platform to study chess. Fighting Chess: Move by Move by Colin Crouch By studying battles between the world’s best players, Crouch examines in detail all the key areas of modern chess.” Everyman ChessĬhess Book 6. “Leading chess author Colin Crouch selects and explains over 30 sensational games, all from the new millennium. Modern Chess Move by Move by Colin crouch This hefty tome is well worth the price of admission. The editors at Chess Informant have done all chess lovers a great favor by putting this book together. It is entertaining, instructive, and plenty of fun. “All in all, this book is an amazing piece of history that makes for fascinating reading. Understanding Chess Middlegames by John Nunn “Teaches how to correct bad habits…the remedies come in very useful, clear-cut writing” – Lubosh Kavalek, WASHINGTON POSTĬhess Book 4. Each writer brings his individual talents and values to the discussion by annotating games won and lost, with each chapter written as an insightful essay.” ChessCafeĬhess Book 3. “Seven grandmasters contributed to this unique book, taking us on a chapter-by-chapter romp that compares the techniques of amateur and professional chess players. Grandmaster vs Amateur edited by Jacob Aagaard and John Shaw

The energetic Norwegian prodigy Magnus Carlsen was front page news and his fans were not disappointed: the World Number 1 won the World Championship. “In 2013 chess returned to world headlines. Carlsen’s Assault on the Throne by Kotronais and Logothetis What books would really help a chess player to win more games and gain so desired rating points? Let’s find out what books are the best!Ĭhess Book 1. Which ones are worth buying and spending time on? There are 1000s and 1000s of chess books available in the stores and online.

Chess books for intermediate players