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Welcome to our extensive collection of chess books. Chess House offers a diverse range of chess book titles to suit every chess lover. Whether you're a beginner eager to learn the basics, a seasoned player looking to refine your strategies, or a historian interested in the rich history of chess, our store has something for everyone.

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Dangerous Weapons: The Caro-Kann - Emms, Palliser, Houska - Book - Chess-House
Dangerous Weapons: The Caro-Kann - Emms, Palliser, Houska
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Chess Juggler: Balancing Career, Family and Chess in the Modern World - Magner - Book - Chess-House
Chess Juggler: Balancing Career, Family and Chess in the Modern World - Magner
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Chess Developments: Semi-Slav 5 Bg5 - Paulsen - Book - Chess-House
Chess Developments: Semi-Slav 5 Bg5 - Paulsen
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Chess College 3:  Technique - Grivas - Book - Chess-House
Chess College 3: Technique - Grivas
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Black is Back! - Adorjan - Book - Chess-House
Black is Back! - Adorjan
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1.d4 - Beat the Guerrillas! - Bronznik - Book - Chess-House
1.d4 - Beat the Guerrillas! - Bronznik
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The Zaitsev System - Kuzmin - Book - Chess-House
The Zaitsev System - Kuzmin
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The ...a6 Slav: the dynamic lines with an early ...a6 - Flear - Book - Chess-House
The ...a6 Slav: the dynamic lines with an early ...a6 - Flear
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Starting Out: The Pirc/Modern - Gallagher - Book - Chess-House
Starting Out: The Pirc/Modern - Gallagher
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SOS - Secrets of Opening Surprises 13 - Bosch - Book - Chess-House
SOS - Secrets of Opening Surprises 13 - Bosch
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SOS - Secrets of Opening Surprises 11 - Bosch - Book - Chess-House
SOS - Secrets of Opening Surprises 11 - Bosch
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Reggio Emilia 2007/2008 - Marin / Garrett - Book - Chess-House
Reggio Emilia 2007/2008 - Marin / Garrett
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Play the Dutch: An Opening Repertoire for Black based on the Leningrad Variation - McDonald - Book - Chess-House
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Meeting 1 e4 - Raetsky - Book - Chess-House
Meeting 1 e4 - Raetsky
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Grandmaster Repertoire 9: The Grunfeld Defense Vol. 2 - Avrukh - Book - Chess-House
Grandmaster Repertoire 9: The Grunfeld Defense Vol. 2 - Avrukh
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Dangerous Weapons: The Nimzo-Indian - Emms - Book - Chess-House
Dangerous Weapons: The Nimzo-Indian - Emms
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Dangerous Weapons: The French - Watson - Book - Chess-House
Dangerous Weapons: The French - Watson
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Dangerous Weapons: The Dutch - Palliser, Williams, Vigus - Book - Chess-House
Dangerous Weapons: The Dutch - Palliser, Williams, Vigus
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Creative Chess Opening Preparation - Eingorn - Book - Chess-House
Creative Chess Opening Preparation - Eingorn
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Centre-Stage and Behind the Scenes- Averbakh - Book - Chess-House
Centre-Stage and Behind the Scenes- Averbakh
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Carlsen's Assault on the Throne - Kotronias / Logothetis - Book - Chess-House
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Chess Openings for White, Explained (Second Edition) - Alburt - Book - Chess-House
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Chess Training Pocket Book (Third Revised Edition) - Alburt - Book - Chess-House
Chess Training Pocket Book (Third Revised Edition) - Alburt
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Dangerous Weapons: The Sicilian - Emms / Palliser - Book - Chess-House
Dangerous Weapons: The Sicilian - Emms / Palliser
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Why Learn Chess History?

Understanding the history of chess offers numerous benefits that can enhance your appreciation and mastery of the game. Our numerous instruction books go deep into the game’s history and provide insights into the evolution of strategies and the development of modern gameplay.

The right chess book can also help you learn from the great masters of the past, drawing inspiration from their legendary games.

Chess Books for Beginners

In addition to a wide selection of chess books, we offer an exclusive range of chess boards that cater to various preferences and styles. Our instructional books cover key principles and tactics to help you master the game.

For beginners, we recommend starting with our carefully selected first book to build a strong foundation. For example, if you’d like one book to teach you chess tactics and strategies, try Chess Tactics for Students by John A. Bain.

Whether you’re looking for ideas to enhance your strategy or seeking a course that introduces you to new concepts, our selection has you covered. Our books provide detailed coverage of important concepts like pawn structures and offer numerous examples to illustrate key strategies.

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Our chess books are not just educational but also fun. We have specially curated content for kids, ensuring that learning chess is an enjoyable and engaging experience. With a variety of topics covered, from tactics and chess puzzles to life lessons drawn from chess games, each chess book provides a holistic learning experience.


When you buy instructional books from Chess House, you're assured of getting high-quality chess books and a range of exclusive benefits. Our friendly and welcoming team is always here to ensure your satisfaction with each chess book, offering highly responsive customer service and support.

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