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Be warned, these books are not easy reading! Be prepared for a tough study session, even for the best players. Don't be discouraged, though, if the books seem difficult. That difficulty will be what helps push you forward. Every book on this list has something you can learn.
You’ve learned the basics of chess—piece movement, simple tactics, and maybe a few opening ideas—but now you’re looking to go from beginner to intermediate. You may have gone from 100 ELO to 1000 ELO but are getting stuck. The jump from beginner to intermediate can feel like a steep climb, full of complex positions, tricky calculations, and big blunders, but the books on this list will guide you toward improvement.
If your level is complete beginner, then here are 10 must have beginner chess books for you to add to your bookshelves. Just make sure you actually read them!
To find a good chess book, it helps to understand where you are in your chess development, the kind of book you’re interested in, and how chess study works.
