Chess Books: Strategy & Learning Books

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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Two Knights Defence - Pinski - Book - Chess-House
Two Knights Defence - Pinski
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The Torre Attack: Move by Move - Palliser - Book - Chess-House
The Torre Attack: Move by Move - Palliser
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Tactimania - Flear - Book - Chess-House
Tactimania - Flear
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Starting Out: the Dutch Defence - Mcdonald - Book - Chess-House
Starting Out: the Dutch Defence - Mcdonald
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Magnus Force: How Carlsen Beat Kasparov's Record - Crouch - Book - Chess-House
Magnus Force: How Carlsen Beat Kasparov's Record - Crouch
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Grandmaster Repertoire 4: The English Opening Vol. 2 - Marin - Book - Chess-House
Grandmaster Repertoire 4: The English Opening Vol. 2 - Marin
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Chess Strategy: Move by Move - Hunt - Book - Chess-House
Chess Strategy: Move by Move - Hunt
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Chess Explained: The Nimzo-Indian - Vera - Book - Chess-House
Chess Explained: The Nimzo-Indian - Vera
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Anand: Move by Move - Franco - Book - Chess-House
Anand: Move by Move - Franco
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Vienna 1922 - Evans Book
Vienna 1922 - Evans
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Lasker: Move by Move - Franco Book
Lasker: Move by Move - Franco
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Who Dares Wins: Attacking the King on Opposite Sides - D'Costa - Book - Chess-House
Who Dares Wins: Attacking the King on Opposite Sides - D'Costa
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The Queen's Indian - Yrjola - Book - Chess-House
The Queen's Indian - Yrjola
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The Lazy Man's Sicilian - Bronznik & Giddins - Book - Chess-House
The Lazy Man's Sicilian - Bronznik & Giddins
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The French Winawer: Move by Move - Giddins - Book - Chess-House
The French Winawer: Move by Move - Giddins
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The Catalan - Raetsky / Chetverik - Book - Chess-House
The Catalan - Raetsky / Chetverik
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Symmetrical English - Hansen, C. - Book - Chess-House
Symmetrical English - Hansen, C.
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Queen's Indian: Move by Move - D'Costa - Book - Chess-House
Queen's Indian: Move by Move - D'Costa
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Play the Najdorf: Scheveningen Style - Emms - Book - Chess-House
Play the Najdorf: Scheveningen Style - Emms
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Play 1 b4!: Shock your opponents with the Sokolsky - Lapshun / Conticello - Book - Chess-House
Play 1 b4!: Shock your opponents with the Sokolsky - Lapshun / Conticello
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Los Voraces 2019, A Chess Novel - Soltis - Book - Chess-House
Los Voraces 2019, A Chess Novel - Soltis
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Kotronias on the King's Indian: Mar del Plata II, Vol. 3 - Kotronias - Book - Chess-House
Kotronias on the King's Indian: Mar del Plata II, Vol. 3 - Kotronias
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King's Indian & Grunfeld:  Fianchetto Lines - Janjgava - Book - Chess-House
King's Indian & Grunfeld: Fianchetto Lines - Janjgava
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Killer Dutch - Williams - Book - Chess-House
Killer Dutch - Williams
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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.

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