Chess Books 

By Barbie Fortune

This list of chess books is made up of favorites and classics including books by Rocky Mountain chess players Tim Brennan, Anthea Carson, and Andy Rea. Each of these three players have played in tournaments up and down the Front Range even venturing to Wyoming to play in the Wyoming Open. Check for these books on Amazon or other online bookseller sites as well as local bookstores and local book sales. Some books may also be available on Kindle or Good Reads. 

Some chess teachers recommend that you set up a board using the pieces that you would use to play in a rated game. Analyzing on your own or with friends is a terrific way to learn and improve. 

Brennan, Tim and Carson, Anthea Tactics Time: 1001 Chess Tactics from Real Games of Everyday Chess Players. 

Brennan, Tim and Carson, Anthea Tactics Time 2: 1001 More Chess Tactics from the Games of Everyday Players. 

Capablanca Jose Chess Fundamentals. 

Chemev, Irving Logical Chess Move by Move: Every Move Explained. 

Chandler, Murray How to Beat Your Dad at Chess (Chess for Kids). 

DeFirman, Nic Modern Chess Opening 15th Edition. 

Fischer, Bobby Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess. 

Rea, Andy Chess on the Ledge: The Unreal Chess of Andy Rea. 

Silman, Jeremy How to Reassess Your Chess: Chess Mastery Through Chess Imbalances. 

Silman, Jeremy How to Play Chess: Lessons from an International Master Course Guidebook The Teaching Company 2015 www.thegreatcourses.com