Best Chess Books

Shop the best selection of chess books at Barnes & Noble. We have chess resources for all skill levels including chess books for beginners and advanced players. Whether you’re learning chess fundamentals, looking to improve your game, or want to read about your favorite chess masters, there are hundreds of books about chess to choose from.

Are you trying to take your chess game to the next level? Discover strategy guides like The Complete Book of Chess Strategy that provide clear examples you can easily incorporate into your chess practice. Shop invaluable chess resources like the most recent edition of Modern Chess Openings, one of the best-known comprehensive reference guides on chess openings and learn powerful game tricks with Winning Chess Tactics perfect for beginners and intermediate players alike.

Searching for the best books for teaching chess? Start with How to Win at Chess, a refreshing guide for beginners and more seasoned players or pick up 1001 Chess Exercises for Beginners, a workbook that clearly explains the basic concepts of the game. Logical Chess: Move By Move: Every Move Explained is also a great book for chess teachers and students to have.

Are you inspired by master chess players from around the world? Get into the minds of famous chess players like Bobby Fischer in his book, My 60 Memorable Games, or test your chess skills with Garry Kasparov's Chess Puzzle Book. Whether you’re trying to step up your chess game or looking for a memoir or biography of your favorite chess player, we’ve got you covered.

8 Must-Read Chess Books for Beginners and Advanced Players

Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess by Bobby Fischer
How To Beat Anyone At Chess by Ethan Moore
How to Reassess Your Chess by Jeremy Silman
Chess: 5334 Problems, Combinations and Games by László Polgár
Chess for Dummies by James Eade
Silman's Complete Endgame Course: From Beginner to Master by Jeremy Silman
How to Play Chess for Beginners by Mr. Joe Carlton
FCO: Fundamental Chess Openings by Paul Van der Sterren