Chess book recommendations!

Best Chess Books for Kids: From Beginners to Young Masters

Chess is a fantastic way to develop problem-solving skills, patience, and strategic thinking. Whether your child is just starting or already showing competitive promise, these books will help them improve their game!

Beginner 

1. Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess – A great interactive book that introduces fundamental tactics.

2. Chess Fundamentals – José Raúl Capablanca – Learn from a world champion in an easy-to-understand format.

3. How to Beat Your Dad at Chess – Murray Chandler – A fun book that teaches powerful checkmating patterns.

Intermediate 

Ideal for those who know how to play but want to improve their skills and start thinking ahead.

6. Logical Chess: Move by Move – Irving Chernev – Teaches strategic thinking by explaining every move in classic games.

7. The Amateur’s Mind – Jeremy Silman – Helps young players understand why moves are made.

8. Silman’s Complete Endgame Course – Jeremy Silman – Essential endgame knowledge.

9. Winning Chess Tactics – Yasser Seirawan – A fun and engaging way to sharpen tactical skills.

Advanced 

For young chess enthusiasts ready to compete at a higher level and master advanced strategies.

11. My System – Aron Nimzowitsch – A must-read for understanding modern chess strategy.

12. Think Like a Grandmaster – Alexander Kotov – Teaches players how to plan ahead and calculate deep variations.

13. Endgame Manual – Mark Dvoretsky – A serious endgame book for competitive young players.

14. The Life and Games of Mikhail Tal – Mikhail Tal – Learn attacking chess from one of the most exciting world champions.