Essential chess books

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Logical Chess: Move by Move: Every Move Explained (Batsford Chess Book)
1.  Logical Chess: Move by Move: Every Move Explained (Batsford Chess Book) by Irving Chernev
The list author says:
  "Perfect for beginers, very instructive and entertaining"
£9.74   Used & New from: £7.46
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

Winning Chess Tactics (Everyman Chess)
2.  Winning Chess Tactics (Everyman Chess) by Yasser Seirawan
The list author says:
  "Tactics win games, learn the ropes here"
Used & New from: £4.00
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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The Most Instructive Games of Chess Ever Played: 62 Masterpieces of Chess Strategy (Chess)
3.  The Most Instructive Games of Chess Ever Played: 62 Masterpieces of Chess Strategy (Chess) by Irving Chernev
The list author says:
  "Enjoy some of the best games and learn while you play"
£9.89   Used & New from: £1.00
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Chess Openings (Crowood Chess Library)
4.  Chess Openings (Crowood Chess Library) by Michael Basman
The list author says:
  "Learn the basics of Opening play with this well written gem"
£9.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

The Sicilian Dragon (Starting Out Series)
5.  The Sicilian Dragon (Starting Out Series) by Andrew Martin
The list author says:
  "Explains the basic concepts, but is also packed full of fresh ideas and advice"
£12.59   Used & New from: £7.19
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Pandolfini's Endgame Course (Fireside Chess Library)
6.  Pandolfini's Endgame Course (Fireside Chess Library) by Bruce Pandolfini
The list author says:
  "Breaks down endgame theory into managable chunks"
£8.99   Used & New from: £5.37
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Art of Attack in Chess
7.  Art of Attack in Chess by Vladimir Vukovic
The list author says:
  "Fireworks all the way a great way to improve those tactics for the improving player"
£11.04   Used & New from: £7.99
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

How to Choose a Chess Move (Batsford Chess Books)
8.  How to Choose a Chess Move (Batsford Chess Books) by Andy Soltis
The list author says:
  "Makes you think about thinking"
£14.39   Used & New from: £7.41
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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