Books

Learn more about chess and chess in education with the help of some of the titles below.

Books for Parents, Teachers, and Coaches

  • Lev Alburt, The Comprehensive Chess Course - This can be supplemented by a handbook from the U.S. Chess Center called "Critical Thinking Lesson Plan." You can order Alburt's book from many sources, including USCF, but the supplement must be ordered through the U.S. Chess Center at www.chessctr.org.
  • Yasser Seirawan's Six-part "Winning Chess" series, especially Play Winning Chess and Tactics
  • Sunil Weeramantry, Best Lessons of a Chess Coach
  • Dan Heisman, A Parent's Guide to Chess
  • John Nunn, Secrets of Practical Chess
  • Fernando Moreno, Teaching Life Skills Through Chess
  • Daniel King, How To Win At Chess
  • Alexey W. Root, Children and Chess, A Guide for Educators
  • Todd Bardwick, Teaching Chess in the 21st Century  www.coloradomasterchess.com/books.htm

Books for Children

  • Janet S. Wong, Alex and the Wednesday Chess Club www.amazon.com
  • Fischer, Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess, available in most bookstores
  • Murray Chandler, How to Beat Your Dad at Chess www.schoolchess.com
  • Michael Kusen, Chess Poems call 718-446-3963 or e-mail
  • Harriet Castor, Starting Chess with Internet Links www.edcpub.com/cat_ubah/cat-search.asp
  • Rosalyn B. Katz, Start Playing Chess
  • Anatoly Karpov, Disney's Chess Guide

Chess Workbooks