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This is a list of chess books that are used as references in articles related to chess. The list is organized by alphabetical order of the author's surname, then the author's first name, then the year of publication, then the alphabetical order of title.

As a general rule, only the original edition should be listed except when different editions bring additional encyclopedic value. Examples of exceptions include:

  • When various editions are different enough to be considered as nearly a different book, for example for opening encyclopedias when each edition is completely revised and has even different authors (example: Modern Chess Openings).
  • When the book is too old to have an ID (ISBN, OCLC number, ...) that makes it easy for the reader to find it. In that case, both the first and the last edition can be indicated (example: My 60 Memorable Games).

Authors with five books or more have a sub-section title on their own, to increase the usability of the table of contents (see at right). When a book was written by several authors, it is listed once under the name of each author.

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Marin, Mihail

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Marović, Dražen

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  • Maróczy, Géza; Alekhine, Alexander; Kmoch, Hans; Nimzowitsch, Aron (1928). Das erste International Schachturnier in Kecskemet 1927 (in German).
  • Martin, Andrew (2001). Alekhine's Defence. Everyman Chess. ISBN 1-85744-253-9.
  • Martin, Andrew (2005). The Hippopotamus Rises: The Re-emergence of a Chess Opening. Batsford. ISBN 0-7134-8989-8.
  • Martin, Andrew (2005). Starting Out: The Sicilian Dragon. Everyman Chess. ISBN 1-85744-398-5.
  • Mason, James (1947). The Art of Chess. Dover. ISBN 0-486-20463-4.

Matanović, Aleksandar

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  • Matthews, Robert Charles Oliver; Lipton, Michael; Rice, John (1963). Chess Problems: Introduction to an Art. Faber & Faber.
  • Maxwell, Jonathan (1999). Blitz Theory: How to Win at Blitz Chess. Silent Lyric Productions, Inc. ISBN 0-9677752-0-5.
  • Mayer, Steve (1997). Bishop versus Knight: The Verdict. Batsford. ISBN 1-879479-73-7.
  • McCormick, Gene; Soltis, Andrew (1986). The U.S. Chess Championship, 1845–1985. McFarland. ISBN 0-89950-056-0.

McDonald, Neil

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Mednis, Edmar

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  • Meiden, Walter; Euwe, Max (1966). The Road to Chess Mastery: A Sure Way to Improve Your Game. David McKay. ISBN 0-679-14525-7.
  • Melts, Michael (2002). Scandinavian Defense: The Dynamic 3...Qd6. Russell Enterprises. ISBN 978-1-888690-11-8.

Mikhalchishin, Adrian

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  • Miles, Tony; Moskow, Eric (1979). Sicilian Dragon: Yugoslav Attack. Batsford. ISBN 0-7134-2029-4.
  • Minev, Nikolay; Seirawan, Yasser (1991). Take My Rooks. International Chess Enterprises. ISBN 1-879479-01-X.
  • Minev, Nikolay; Donaldson, John W. (1992). Alekhine in the Americas. International Chess Enterprises. ISBN 978-1-879479-06-7.
  • Minev, Nikolay (2004). A Practical Guide to Rook Endgames. Russell. ISBN 1-888690-22-4.
  • Missiaen, Roger; Vandecasteele, Ignace; Vandiest, Julien (1998). Flemish miniatures. 123 chess endgame studies. J. Vandiest, R. Missiaen, I. Vandecasteele. ISBN 90-90-11612-5.
  • Modr, Břetislav; Veselý, Jiří (2005). 100 let organizovaného šachu v českých zemích. Příbram. ISBN 80-86595-14-5.
  • du Mont, Julius; Tartakower, Savielly (1975). 100 Master Games of Modern Chess. Dover Publications.
  • du Mont, Julius (1978). The Basis of Combination in Chess. Dover. ISBN 0-486-23644-7.
  • Moran, Pablo (1989). A. ALEKHINE Agony of a Chess Genius. McFarland. ISBN 0-89950-440-X.
  • Morrison, Stanley; Bott, Raymond (1966). The Chess Player's Bedside Book. Faber & Faber.
  • Morse, Jeremy (1995). Chess Problems Tasks and Records. Faber & Faber. ISBN 0-571-15363-1.
  • Mortazavi, Ali (1996). The Fine Art of Swindling. Cadogan Books. ISBN 1-85744-105-2.
  • Mosenfelder, Donn; Fischer, R.J.; Margulies, Stuart (1972). Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess. Bantam Books. ISBN 0-553-26315-3.
  • Moskalenko, Viktor (2007). The Fabulous Budapest Gambit. New In Chess. ISBN 978-90-5691-224-6.
  • Moskalenko, Viktor (2008). The Flexible French. New In Chess. ISBN 978-90-5691-245-1.
  • Moskalenko, Viktor (2009). Revolutionize Your Chess. New In Chess. ISBN 978-90-5691-295-6.
  • Moskalenko, Viktor (2010). The Wonderful Winawer. New In Chess. ISBN 978-90-5691-327-4.

Motwani, Paul

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  • Motwani, Paul (1997). H.O.T. Chess. Intl Chess Enterprises. ISBN 1-879479-43-5.
  • Motwani, Paul (1997). C.O.O.L. Chess. Intl Chess Enterprises. ISBN 1-879479-51-6.
  • Motwani, Paul (1998). S.T.A.R. Chess. Gambit. ISBN 1-901983-03-X.
  • Motwani, Paul (1999). The Most Instructive Games of the Young Grandmasters. Everyman Chess. ISBN 1-85744-534-1.
  • Motwani, Paul (1999). Chess Under the Microscope. Sterling Pub Co Inc. ISBN 0-7134-8390-3.
  • Movsesian, Sergei; Klima, Lukas (2009). Czech Open: Pardubice Phenomenon. Caissa Hungary. ISBN 978-80-86725-08-6.

Müller, Karsten

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Nunn, John

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Pachman, Luděk

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  • Pachman, Luděk (1971). Modern Chess Strategy. Dover Publications. ISBN 0-486-20290-9.
  • Pachman, Luděk (1972). Modern Chess Tactics. Routledge & Kegan Paul Ltd. ISBN 0-7100-7098-5.
  • Pachman, Luděk (1973). Attack and Defense in Modern Chess Tactics. David McKay.
  • Pachman, Luděk (1975). Complete Chess Strategy, Volume 1: First Principles of the Middle Game. Cornerstone Library.
  • Pachman, Luděk (1975). Decisive Games in Chess History (originally published as Pachman's Decisive Games). Dover. ISBN 0-486-25323-6.
  • Pachman, Luděk (1976). Complete Chess Strategy, Volume 2: Principles of Pawn Play and the Center. Cornerstone Library.
  • Pachman, Luděk (1978). Complete Chess Strategy: Play on the Wings. David McKay. ISBN 0-679-13252-X.
  • Pachman, Luděk (1983). Opening game in chess. Routledge. ISBN 978-0-7100-9222-9.

Palliser, Richard

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  • Palliser, Richard (2003). Play 1 d4 !. London: B. T. Batsford Ltd. ISBN 0-7134-8809-3.
  • Palliser, Richard (2005). Tango! A Dynamic Answer to 1 d4. Everyman Chess. ISBN 1-85744-388-8.
  • Palliser, Richard (2005). The Modern Benoni Revealed. London: B. T. Batsford Ltd. ISBN 0-7134-8982-0.
  • Palliser, Richard (2006). Beating Unusual Chess Openings. Everyman Chess. ISBN 1-85744-429-9.
  • Palliser, Richard (2006). Starting Out: Closed Sicilian. Everyman Chess. ISBN 978-1-85744-414-8.
  • Palliser, Richard (2007). Starting Out: Scilian Najdorf. Everyman Chess. ISBN 978-1-85744-601-2.
  • Palliser, Richard (2007). Starting out: the Colle. Everyman Chess. ISBN 978-1-85744-527-5.
  • Palliser, Richard (2008). Starting out: d-pawn attacks. The Colle-Zukertort, Barry and 150 Attacks. Everyman Chess. ISBN 978-1-85744-578-7.
  • Palliser, Richard; Kosten, Tony; Vigus, James (2008). Dangerous Weapons: Flank Openings. Everyman Chess. ISBN 978-1-85744-583-1.
  • Palliser, Richard (2009). Starting Out: the Trompowsky Attack. Everyman Chess. ISBN 978-1-85744-562-6.
  • Palliser, Richard (2011). Chess Developments: The Modern Benoni. London: Everyman Chess. ISBN 978-1-857446-81-4.
  • Panczyk, Krzysztof; Ilczuk, Jacek (2002). The Cambridge Springs. Gambit Publications. ISBN 1-901983-68-4.
  • Panczyk, Krzysztof; Ilczuk, Jacek (2004). Offbeat King's Indian. Everyman Chess. ISBN 978-1-85744-361-5.
  • Panczyk, Krzysztof; Ilczuk, Jacek (2009). The Classical King's Indian Uncovered. Everyman Chess. ISBN 978-1-85744-517-6.
  • Pandolfini, Bruce, ed. (1988). The Best of Chess Life and Review Volume 1. Simon & Schuster. ISBN 0-671-61986-1.
  • Pandolfini, Bruce (1988). Pandolfini's Endgame Course. Fireside, Simon & Schuster. ISBN 978-0-671-65688-1.
  • Pandolfini, Bruce (1995). The Chess Doctor: Surefire Cures for What Ails Your Game. Fireside, Simon & Schuster. ISBN 0-684-80121-3.
  • Pandolfini, Bruce (1996). Chess Thinking: The Visual Dictionary of Chess Moves, Rules, Strategies and Concepts. Everyman Chess. ISBN 1-85744-480-9.
  • Parlett, David (1999). The Oxford History of Board Games. Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-212998-8.
  • Parr, Larry; Denker, Arnold (1995). The Bobby Fischer I Knew And Other Stories. Hypermodern Press. ISBN 978-1-886040-18-2.
  • Pavlovic, Milos (2009). Fighting The Ruy Lopez. Globe Pequot. ISBN 978-1-85744-590-9.
  • Pedersen, Steffen (1999). Gambit Guide to the Bogo Indian. Gambit. ISBN 1-901983-04-8.
  • Penn, David A.; Dizon, Rommel (1998). Comprehensive Bughouse Chess. Graham Cracker Studios. ISBN 0-9669806-0-3.
  • Peres, Aguilera; Alekhine, Alexander (1945). Ajedrez Hupermoderno: estudio de las escuelas ajedrecistas a traves de una selection de partidas de grandes maestros de todas las epocas (in Spanish). Castilla.
  • van Perlo; Gerardus C. (2006). van Perlo's Endgame Tactics. New In Chess. ISBN 978-90-5691-168-3.
  • Pervakov, Oleg; Dvoretsky, Mark (2009). Studies for Practical Players. Russell Enterprises. ISBN 978-1-888690-64-4.
  • Petrov, Marian (2013). Grandmaster Repertoire 12–The Modern Benoni. Glasgow: Quality Chess UK. ISBN 978-1-907982-59-0.
  • Petursson, Margeir (1996). King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation. Cadogan Books. ISBN 978-1-85744-118-5.

Pfleger, Helmut

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Plaskett, James

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  • Plisetsky, Dimitry; Voronkov, Sergey (2005). Russians versus Fischer. Everyman Chess. ISBN 1-85744-380-2.
  • Polak, Tomas (2008). Rook Against Two Pieces. Sachy.
  • Polgar, Susan (2006). Chess Tactics for Champions. Random House Puzzles & Games. ISBN 978-0-8129-3671-1.
  • Polugaevsky, Lev (1981). Grandmaster Preparation. Pergamon Press. ISBN 0-08-024098-4.
  • Polugaevsky, Lev (1984). Damengambit, Tschigorin System bis Tarrasch-Verteidigung (in German). Sportverlag Berlin.
  • Polugaevsky, Lev; Damsky, Yakov (1988). The Art of Defence in Chess. Pergamon Press. ISBN 0-08-032058-9.
  • Polugaevsky, Lev; Guéneau, Christophe; Piket, Jeroen (1995). Sicilian Love: Lev Polugaevsky Chess Tournament, Bueno Aires 1994. New in Chess. ISBN 90-71689-99-9.
  • Portisch, Lajos; Sárközy, Balázs (1981). Six Hundred Endings. Pergamon Press. ISBN 0-08-024137-9.
  • Prandstetter, Eduard; Balashov, Yuri (1992). Basic Endgames. Prague Chess Agency. ISBN 80-901056-0-2.
  • Pritchard, David (1994). The Encyclopedia of Chess Variants. Games & Puzzles Publications. ISBN 0-9524142-0-1.
  • Pritchard, David (2000). Popular Chess Variants. Bastford Chess Books. ISBN 0-7134-8578-7.
  • Pritchard, David (2007). The Classified Encyclopedia of Chess Variants. John Beasley. ISBN 978-0-9555168-0-1.
  • Pritchard, David (1970). Begin Chess. Constable & Robinson. ISBN 978-0-7160-2100-1.
  • Pritchett, Craig; Kopec, Danny (2002). Chess World Title Contenders and Their Styles. Dover. ISBN 978-0-486-42233-6.
  • Pritchett, Craig (2006). Sicilian Scheveningen. Everyman Chess. ISBN 978-1-85744-413-1.
  • Pritchett, Craig (2008). Play the English. Everyman Chess. ISBN 978-1-85744-545-9.
  • Przewoznik, Jan; Pein, Malcolm (1991). The Blumenfeld Gambit. Pergamon Chess. ISBN 0-08-037132-9.
  • Przewoznik, Jan; Soszynski, Marek (2001). How to Think in Chess. Russell Enterprises. ISBN 978-1-888690-10-1.
  • Psakhis, Lev (2003). The Complete Benoni. Sterling Pub. ISBN 0-7134-7765-2.
  • Psakhis, Lev (2003). Advance and Other Anti-French Variations. Batsford. ISBN 978-0-7134-8843-2.
  • Psakhis, Lev (2003). French Defence 3 Nd2. Sterling Pub. ISBN 978-0-7134-8825-8.
  • Purdy, Cecil (2003). C.J.S. Purdy on the Endgame. Thinker's Press. ISBN 1-888710-03-9.

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  • Raetsky, Alexander; Chetverik, Maxim (2005). Petroff Defence. Everyman Chess. ISBN 1-85744-378-0.
  • Raetsky, Alexander; Chetverik, Maxim (2006). Queen's Gambit Accepted. Everyman Chess. ISBN 1-85744-415-9.
  • Raetsky, Alexander; Chetverik, Maxim (2006). Boris Spassky: Master of Initiative. Everyman Chess. ISBN 1-85744-425-6.
  • Raetsky, Alexander; Chetverik, Maxim (2007). Classical Sicilian. Everyman Chess. ISBN 978-1-85744-537-4.
  • Ranken, C.E.; Freeborough, E. (1896). Chess Openings, Ancient and Modern.
  • Ravikumar, V (1992). Play the Benko Gambit. Cadogan. ISBN 978-1-85744-014-0.
  • Ree, Hans (2000). The Human Comedy of Chess. Access Publishers Network.
  • Raphael, Michael W. (2010). ReViewing Chess.

Reinfeld, Fred

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  • Reitstein, Leonard R. (2003). A History of Chess in Southern Africa. Thorold's Africana Books. ISBN 978-0-620-29829-2.
  • Renaud, Georges; Kahn, Victor (1962). The Art of the Checkmate. Dover Publications. ISBN 0-486-20106-6.
  • Reshevsky, Samuel (1976). Great Chess Upsets. Arco. ISBN 978-0-668-03493-7.
  • Reshevsky, Samuel (2002) [1976]. The Art of Positional Play. McKay. ISBN 978-0-8129-3475-5.
  • Réti, Richard (1923). Modern Ideas in Chess. Hardinge Simpole. ISBN 1-84382-015-3.
  • Réti, Richard (1976). Masters of the Chessboard. Dover Publications. ISBN 0-486-23384-7.
  • Retschitzki, Jean; Gobet, Fernand; de Voogt, Alex (2004). Moves in mind: The psychology of board games. Psychology Press. ISBN 1-84169-336-7.
  • Reuben, Stewart (1992). Chess Openings — Your Choice!. Cadogan Chess. ISBN 1-85744-070-6.
  • Ribli, Zoltan; Kallai, Gabor (1987). Winning With the Queen's Indian. Simon & Schuster. ISBN 978-0-02-029801-4.
  • Ribli, Zoltan; Kallai, Gabor (1993). Winning With the English. Henry Holt. ISBN 978-0-8050-2642-9.
  • Rice, John; Lipton, Michael; Matthews, Robert Charles Oliver (1963). Chess Problems: Introduction to an Art. Faber & Faber.
  • Rice, John (1996). Chess Wizardry: The New ABC of Chess Problems. Batsford / International Chess Enterprises. ISBN 1-879479-33-8.
  • Ristoja, Aulikki; Ristoja, Thomas (1995). Perusteet. Shakki (in Finnish). WSOY. ISBN 951-0-20505-2.
  • Ristoja, Thomas; Ristoja, Aulikki (1995). Perusteet. Shakki (in Finnish). WSOY. ISBN 951-0-20505-2.

Rizzitano, James

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  • Rizzitano, James (2004). Understanding Your Chess. Gambit Publications. ISBN 978-1-904600-07-7.
  • Rizzitano, James (2005). How to Beat 1.d4. Gambit Publications. ISBN 978-1-904600-33-6.
  • Rizzitano, James (2006). Chess Explained: The Taimanov Sicilian. Gambit Publications. ISBN 978-1-904600-62-6.
  • Rizzitano, James (2007). La Sicilienne Taimanov Expliquée (in French). Olibris. ISBN 978-1-904600-62-6.
  • Rizzitano, James (2007). Chess Explained: The Queen's Gambit Declined. Gambit Publications. ISBN 978-2-916340-15-9.
  • Rizzitano, James (2008). Le Gambit Dame Refusé Expliqué (in French). Olibris. ISBN 978-2-916340-29-6.
  • Rizzitano, James (2010). Play the Najdorf Sicilian. Gambit Publications. ISBN 978-1-906454-16-6.
  • Rizzitano, James (2010). La Sicilienne Najdorf Expliquée (in French). Olibris. ISBN 978-2-916340-49-4.
  • Rizzitano, James (2021). Modern Chess Opening Repertoire for White. Gambit Publications. ISBN 978-1-911465-74-4.
  • Rizzitano, James (2023). Un répertoire d'ouvertures moderne pour les Blancs (in French). Olibris. ISBN 979-10-97140-35-9.
  • Rizzitano, James (2024). 1001 Deadly Chess Puzzles. Gambit Publications. ISBN 978-1-80504-057-6.
  • Rogers, Ian (1981). Australian Chess - Into the Eighties. Sun Books. ISBN 0-7251-0384-1.
  • Rogers, Ian; Rogers, Cathy (Photographer) (1996). Australia at the Yerevan Chess Olympiad. Australian Chess Enterprises.
  • Rogozenko, Dorian (2003). Anti-Sicilians A Guide for Black. Gambit Publications. ISBN 1-901983-84-6.
  • Rogozenko, Dorian (2005). Sveshnikov Reloaded. Quality Chess. ISBN 91-975243-5-2.
  • Rohde, Michael (1997). The Great Evans Gambit Debate. Thinkers' Press. ISBN 0-938650-75-0.
  • Romero, Alfonso (2003). Creative Chess Strategy. Gambit. ISBN 1-901983-92-7.
  • Rosen,Bernd (2003). Chess Endgame Training. Gambit Publications. ISBN 978-1-904600-01-5.
  • Rosino, Antonio; Chicco, Adriano (1990). Storia degli scacchi in Italia (in Italian). Marsilio. ISBN 88-317-5383-5.
  • Rotella, Tony (2014). The Killer Sicilian. Everyman Chess. ISBN 978-1-85744-665-4.
  • Rowson, Jonathan (1999). Understanding the Grünfeld. Gambit Publications. ISBN 1-901983-09-9.
  • Rowson, Jonathan (2000). The Seven Deadly Chess Sins. Gambit Publications. ISBN 1-901983-36-6.
  • Rowson, Jonathan (2005). Chess for Zebras: Thinking Differently About Black and White. Gambit Publications. ISBN 1-901983-85-4.
  • Roycroft, John (1972). Test Tube Chess. Faber and Faber. ISBN 0-571-09573-9.
  • Rozentalis, Eduardas; Harley, Andrew (2002). Play the 2.c3 Sicilian. Gambit. ISBN 1-901983-56-0.
  • Rozman, Levy (2023). How to Win at Chess: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners and Beyond. Ten Speed Press. ISBN 978-1984862075.

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Sergeant, Philip Walsingham

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Silman, Jeremy

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  • Summerscale, Aaron (1999). A Killer Chess Opening Repertoire. Globe Pequot. ISBN 978-1-85744-519-0.
  • Summerscale, Aaron; Summerscale, Claire (2002). Interview With a Grandmaster. Everyman Chess. ISBN 978-1-85744-243-4.
  • Sunnucks, Anne (1970). The Encyclopaedia of Chess. St. Martin's Press. LCCN 78106371.
  • Swift, A.J.; Gillam, Anthony J. (2001). 1st European championship Munich 1942. The Chess Player. ISBN 1-901034-46-1.

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