Recommended Chess Books
Recommended for purchase depending on your child’s level of play. Whether you’re getting started or if you are a serious tournament player, the following books have proven to advance your skill level, where ever it may be.
Getting Started
Learn piece names and moves.
Beginning Books
Learn how to play using basic strategies.
How to Beat your Dad at Chess
by Murray Chandler
Must have book for serious tournament player at beginning level!
Checkmate for Children: Mastering the Most Important Skill in Chess
by Kevin Stark
Intermediate Books
Develop strategies, tactics, and plan ahead.
Power Chess for Kids: Learn How to Think Ahead and Become One of the Best Players in Your School
by Charles Hertan
If you only buy one book at this level, buy this one.
Power Chess for Kids: More Ways to Think Ahead and Become One of the Best Players in Your School
by Charles Hertan
Alpha Teach Yourself Chess in 24 Hours
by Zsuzsa Polgar and Hoainhan Truong, and Alan Horvitz
This is a great book for parents to learn how to play and how to guide your child. Also, for older children.
Learn Chess the Right Way Book 3: Mastering Defensive Techniques
by Susan Polgar and Paul Truong
Advanced Books
…for serious tournament players.
Chess Tactics for Champions
by Susan Polgar and Paul Truong
Highly recommended for serious experienced chess players. Although designed to be effective alone, Coach Paden suggests trying to work with a parent or peer partner.
