DANIEL FERNANDEZ – TATA STEEL CHESS TOURNAMENT 2021
That such a fine achievement should be immortalized, is beyond dispute. But who will pick up the gauntlet? We live in a volatile world where the Internet is dominant and…
David Navara – My Chess World
David Navara is considered one of the few true gentlemen in top chess, always highlighting the play of others and humbly understating his own efforts and accomplishments. Therefor I was…
Efstratios Grivas – Your Jungle Guide to Rook Endings
This is a superb book packed full of instructive examples which I cannot praise enough. The book has clearly been extensively researched with Efstratios Grivas showcasing his credentials as a…
Darius Swiercz – A Complete Opening Repertoire for Black after 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6! – Volume 1 – Nimzo-Indian
A book like this undoubtedly has to have a lot of theory, and The Modernized Ruy Lopez does, but Swiercz does provide prose to guide the reader when needed. More importantly he…
Alexey Dreev – Improve Your Practical Play in the Endgame
This excellent book is packed full of instructive, exciting endgames, taken from top level games, including many of Dreev’s own games extensively analysed with short pithy didactic comments. Many of…
Dariusz Swiercz – The Modernized Ruy Lopez – Volume 1: A Complete Repertoire for White
"The Modernized Ruy Lopez: A Complete Repertoire for White: Volume 1 by Darius Swiercz is one of the best opening books this reviewer has ever seen. The Polish-American Grandmaster, currently rated…
Dr. Jana Krivec – Improve Your Life By Playing A Game: Learn how to turn your life activities into lifelong skills
"The comprehensive scientific monograph “Improve Your Life by Playing a Game” by Dr. Jana Krivec brings new insights into the connection between psychological concepts and chess. She focuses in detail…
Peter Prohaszka – Your Jungle Guide to Chess Tactics: Sharpen Your Tactical Skills
An excellent puzzle book, based on recent games, with some even quite challenging for Master-level players! Former Female World’s Champion GM Susan Polgar "There are countless puzzle books available. However,…
Vladimir Tukmakov – Modern Chess Formula – The Powerful Impact of Engines
"Tukmakov always has pertinent and insightful things to say about chess and chess players and the book provides the views of a top coach on the top players of today,…
Romain Edouard – Chess Calculation Training for Kids and Club Players: Level 1 Checkmating
"Edouard is not shy about visiting the classics and his selection of positions reaches far back into history. This book should appeal to anyone wanting to build up their checkmating…
