10 Reviews: Best Chess Books for Intermediate Players (May 2023)

Let us begin the first book with the #1 Best Seller in the Chess category on Amazon. Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess is available in 325 pages with 4.12 x 0.72 x 6.87 inches. Published by Bantam, Later Printing edition on Juli 1, 1982. Plus, this book is great for intermediate players.

In addition, Bobby Fischer is an American chess grandmaster. He got the eleventh World Chess Champion. So, this chess book offers how to play chess with the most efficiency and fastest. You’ll enjoy the easy read of the mothed, complex strategies and new tactics to help you become a master.

"If your going to learn chess learn from one of the best. Easy read. Get your skills up and feel confident. Thinking ahead is a great lesson to learn."

by Arthur Roth

Moving forward, Jose Capablanca, the author, won the third World Chess Champion in 1921. This Chess Fundamentals shows all of Capablanca’s masterpiece in the game of chess. The book has 138 pages and was published in English by SDE Publishing, annotated edition on June 19, 2018.

In addition, this book teaches all chess lessons from opening, middlegame, and endgame techniques in an easy to understand. In addition, Capablanca also wrote 14 annotated games that he played as World Chess Champion.

"For adult beginners or those who have been away from the game for a while, this book is excellent. It’s full of easy to understand....."

by Michael Sorrell

Next, Logical Chess: Move By Move written by Irving Chernev becomes your next choice of chess book for intermediate players. Not only for the intermediate, but also this book offers a basic move for the beginner. Published by Batsford in 2nd edition on June 30, 2003, with 256 pages.

What’s more, this chess book gives you a fully understanding of 33 complete games in depth explanations. Almost every single move will be explained in detail. Also, you’ll get tips and tricks to improve your games.

"Well written and easy to follow, target audience of beginners and those looking for formal chess instruction."

by R

Silman’s Complete Endgame Course was published by Silman James Press in Illustrated edition on November 1, 2006. It is available on 530 pages in full English. The author, Jeremy Silman, is an International Master who won the American Open, the U.S Open, and the National Open.

However, this book provides a complete game chess course from beginner to master. Therefore, it is perfect for you if you need to upgrade your skills to the next level. Plus, the material provided is also easy to learn and understand.

"Helps me to understand strategies better than other books."

by Deborah S

If you want to know how to conquer the chess universe, start reading CHESS: The Ultimate Chess Tactics and Strategies written by Andy Dunn. This book has 171 pages in 6 x 0.37 x 9 inches. It was published on October 31, 2015 by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform.

Additionally, Andy Dunn will teach you how to stay in control of the game, play open, semi-open, closed, semi-closed, and other great moves. Anyway, you can get the books for under $20. So, let’s grab them before it last.

"Contains a surprising amount of information."

by hihosilver

In the book Tactics Time, Tim Brennan and Anthea Carson give a lot of information about how to learn the basics of the chess game. This book offers 1001 chess tactics from everyday chess players to beat the games. However, this fantastic chess book is suitable for beginner and intermediate levels.

Interestingly, this book has 2042 pages which is the thickest pages on this list. Published on October 19, 2012, by New in Chess in Kindle edition. So, prepare your free time to read it and start your decisive game.

"This book helps increase the speed and accuracy of your thinking. Highly recommended for any chess player looking to improve their game."

by Better chess playing

Herman Grooten presents Chess Strategy for Club Players: The Road to Positional Advantage. This edition was published by New in Chess on April 28, 2017. In 432 pages, you’ll get the comprehensive structure course to identify key characteristics in all positions.

Moreover, it not only gives a detailed explanation, but Grooten also provides some examples for better practice. Also, this book has excellent writing and quality publication. So, let’s use this book to start your journey in the game of chess.

"Well written,very insightful I highly recommend it to the serious chess players."

by Amazon Customer

How to Reassess Your Chess: The Complete Chess-Mastery Course was published by Siles Pr on April 1, 1997. This Expanded 3rd edition has 402 pages with a dimension of 5.5 x 1 x 8.75 inches. Jeremy Silman, an American International Master of chess, wrote this book.

In addition, this is a popular step-by-step chess course that will give you new insights to improve your skills. It focuses on the basic principles for best play. Also, this book uses direct language for better understanding.

"The book is a classic in its field. It focuses on the basic rules, principles, and guidelines for best play....."

by JV

GM Yury Shulman, one of the authors of Chess! Lessons From a Grandmaster, is an International Grandmaster at the age of 20. He wrote this book with two other authors, which the Academy of Intellectual Games published on March 9, 2017. The book is available in English with 280 pages.

Moreover, it is an excellent educational guide to understanding of the history chess game. This book is suitable for those who are beginning to love chess or are already at the intermediate level. So, get it now on Amazon and get the best price.

"This is a great book for beginners who are interested in chess....."

by Mona Frey

Aron Nimzowitsch offers the best learning how to play chess classic with the modern upgrades in his book, My System: 21st Century Edition. He is one of the world’s strongest chess Grandmasters in the early 20th century. Meanwhile, Hays Pub published his book on February 29, 1992.

In addition, this 21st edition contains all the theories of chess games, including tactics and strategy. It also includes 419 diagrams to make it easier for readers to understand. You will also love the direct writing style that allows you to keep reading.

"Timeless classic, and a great intro to chess theory."

by Jebediah Jimmy John Joe Johnson III