Club Book List
The club library is a growing resource of chess related books to help players and parents explore chess related topics. Club parents are welcome to browse and checkout books from the club library after informing Terry. Players should finish "Everyone's First Chess Workbook" first before checking books out, but are encouraged to browse the library at the club.
Books should be returned in a month, so other players and parents can also borrow them.
I highly recommend the book "A Guide to Chess Improvement" for parents interested in understanding what is involved in helping a player improve the quality of their gameplay. The beginning chapters are very accessible and do not require knowledge of the game. Much of what we discuss during club meetings is inspired by the author's material, for example the PCOKK meme:
Chess players should take *P*ride in their gameplay and always look for a better move (if there is enough time) before committing.
Chess players should be *C*areful, otherwise they are highly unlikely to play their best game.
Chess players should be *O*ptimistic before and during a game, and not assume they are going to lose against a possibly stronger player.
Chess players should be *K*ind to their opponent when they win a game.
Chess players should be *K*lassy when they lose a game, and not be upset or discouraged. Always try to learn from a loss.
* Also seen at the Ridgefield library.
** Reference book, can not be checked out.Â
The Mammoth Book of Chess
Author: Graham Burgess
Audience: Chess player
Proficiency: Intermediate
Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess*
Authors: Bobby Fischer, Stuart Margulies, Don Mosenfelder
Audience: Chess player
Proficiency: Beginner
The Complete Book of Chess
Author: Liz Dalby
Audience: Chess player
Proficiency: Beginner
Chess Tactics for Champions
Author: Susan Polgar
Audience: Chess player
Proficiency: Intermediate
Teach Yourself Chess Visually
Author: Jon Edwards
Audience: Chess player
Proficiency: Beginner
The Kids' Book of Chess
Author: Harvey Kidder
Audience: Chess player
Proficiency: Young Beginner
Pocketbook of Chess
Author: Raymond Keene
Audience: Chess player
Proficiency: Intermediate
303 Tricky Chess Tactics
Authors: Fred Wilson, Bruce Albertson
Audience: Chess player
Proficiency: Intermediate
Learn to Play Chess
Author: Jessica E. Martin
Audience: Chess players, parents, coaches
Proficiency: Beginner
Everyone's First Chess Workbook**
Author: Peter Giannatos
Audience: Chess player
Proficiency: Beginner
The Immortal Game*
Author: David Shenk
Audience: Parent
Proficiency: Beginner, Intermediate
Chess Fundamentals
Author: J.R. Capablanca
Audience: Chess player
Proficiency: Intermediate
Chess Strategy for Beginners*
Author: Jessica E. Martin
Audience: Chess player
Proficiency: Beginner
A Guide to Chess Improvement (the best of Novice Nook)
Author: Dan Heisman
Audience: Chess parents, players, coaches
Proficiency: Intermediate ~ Expert
Official Rules of Chess (7th edition)*
Editor: Tim Just
Audience: Chess parents, players, coaches
Proficiency: All
Modern Ideas in Chess
Author: Richard Reti
Audience: Chess player
Proficiency: Intermediate
The Chess Tactics Workbook
Author: Al Woolum
Audience: Chess player
Proficiency: Intermediate
Chess for Children
Author: Murray Chandler, Helen Milligan
Audience: Chess player
Proficiency: Beginner
The Budapest gambit
Author: Timothy Taylor
Audience: Chess player
Proficiency: Expert
play the Queen's Indian
Author: Andrew Greet
Audience: Chess player
Proficiency: Expert
Chess: Improving and Staying Sharp
Author: IM Eric Tangborn
Audience: Chess player
Proficiency: Expert
starting out: rook endgames
Author: Chris Ward
Audience: Chess player
Proficiency: Intermediate
Dvoretsky's Analytical Manual
Author: Mark Dvoretsky
Audience: Chess player
Proficiency: Expert
The Princess, the Knight, and the Lost God: A Chess Story
Author: Victoria Winifred
Audience: Chess player, chapter book reader (middle school)
Proficiency: Beginner
Storybook (book 1)**
Author: Story Time Chess
Audience: Young player
Proficiency: Early beginner
Puzzle Workbook (book 1)**
Author: Story Time Chess
Audience: Young player
Proficiency: Early beginner
Activity Workbook (book 1)**
Author: Story Time Chess
Audience: Young player
Proficiency: Early beginner
The ABCs of Chess
Author: Bruce Pandolfini
Audience: Chess player, parents
Proficiency: Intermediate
My Name is Tani
Author: Tanitoluwa Adewumi
Audience: Chess player, chapter book reader
Proficiency: Beginner
Blitz Vol 1
Author: Cedric Biscay, Harumo Sanazaki
Audience: Chess player, chapter book reader (middle school)
Proficiency: Beginner, Intermediate
The Complete Book of Chess Strategy
Author: Jeremy Silman
Audience: Chess player
Proficiency: Intermediate
Chess 100 Game Scorebook
Audience: Chess player
Proficiency: Intermediate
The Great Courses - How to Play Chess (DVD)
Author: Jeremy Silman
Audience: Chess player, parents
Proficiency: Beginner, Intermediate