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Best Chess Books of 2026
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Clicked 1 times in the last monthSilman-James PressHow to Reassess Your Chess: Chess Mastery Through Imbalances
12% Off
9.7
Exceptional
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Black Dog & Leventhal PublishersChess: 5334 Problems, Combinations and Games
22% Off
9.6
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Particular BooksHow to Win At Chess: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners and Beyond
16% Off
9.5
Excellent
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The House of StauntonComplete Book of Chess Strategy: Grandmaster Techniques from A to Z
9.3
Excellent
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White Lion PublishingChess Player's Bible
9.2
Excellent
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BatsfordMy 60 Memorable Games: chess tactics, chess strategies with Bobby Fischer
19% Off
9.1
Excellent
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Simon & SchusterHow To Beat Anyone At Chess: The Best Chess Tips, Moves, and Tactics to Checkmate
29% Off
9.0
Excellent
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Grapevine (24th July, 2025)Chess Openings 101: The Step-by-Step Playbook for Beginners and Casual Players
97% Off
8.9
Very Good
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Random House Puzzles & GamesModern Chess Openings: 15th Ed. (McKay Chess Library)
16% Off
8.8
Very Good
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PenguinHow Life Imitates Chess
11% Off
8.5
Good
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