THE AMATEUR'S MIND by Jeremy Silman
This is the most personal and instructive book I’ve ever written. (1100 to 1800)
ART OF THE MIDDLEGAME by Keres & Kotov
One of my all-time favorites! Should be in every chess library. (1200 on up)
CHESS STRATEGY IN ACTION by John Watson
This follow up to his award winning SECRETS OF MODERN CHESS STRATEGY once again shows why Watson is considered to be one of the world’s finest chess writers and theorists. (1400 to grandmaster)
DECISION-MAKING AT THE CHESSBOARD by Viacheslav Eingorn
A fascinating and original book, and one of my favorites for 2003. (1600 on up)
HOW TO DEFEND IN CHESS by Colin Crouch
I really enjoyed this book, and IM Watson shares my enthusiasm. (1400 on up)
MIDDLEGAME BOOK 1: STATIC FEATURES by Euwe & Kramer
MIDDLEGAME BOOK 2: DYNAMIC & SUBJECTIVE FEATURES by Euwe & Kramer
These two books are classics, and are filled with instructive information and examples. (1200 to 2300)
SECRETS OF MODERN CHESS STRATEGY by John Watson
Considered to be a masterpiece by many chess aficionados. Profound and instructive. (1400 to grandmaster)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHESS by James Rizzitano
A very interesting and instructive book. The author explains how he improved by looking for weaknesses in his own games – something that everyone should strive to do. (1400 on up)
