My favourite chess books

A Listmania! list by "billyharris"
 
Combination Challenge
1.  Combination Challenge by Lou Hays
The list author says:
  "The best algebraic tactics book on the market. A must-have."
Used & New from: £19.62
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Play Winning Chess: Introduction to the Moves, Strategies and Philosophy of Chess
2.  Play Winning Chess: Introduction to the Moves, Strategies and Philosophy of Chess by Yasser Seirawan
The list author says:
  "A fantastic book for beginners."
Used & New from: £2.56
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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Winning Chess Strategies (Everyman Chess)
3.  Winning Chess Strategies (Everyman Chess) by Yasser Seirawan
The list author says:
  "Excellent strategy book for intermediate players. Easier than Silman's other works."
Used & New from: £1.99
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Logical Chess: Move by Move: Every Move Explained (Batsford Chess Book)
4.  Logical Chess: Move by Move: Every Move Explained (Batsford Chess Book) by Irving Chernev
The list author says:
  "Should be every player's first games collection. Fantastic book!"
£9.74   Used & New from: £6.95
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

Mammoth Book of the World's Greatest Chess Games (Mammoth Books)
5.  Mammoth Book of the World's Greatest Chess Games (Mammoth Books) by Vishy Anand
The list author says:
  "Lots of games, well annotated,at a good price."
Used & New from: £0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Tal-Botvinnik, 1960
6.  Tal-Botvinnik, 1960 by Mikhail Tal
The list author says:
  "Probably the best book about a world championship between my two favourite players."
£14.85   Used & New from: £4.99
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Just the Facts: Winning Endgame Knowledge in One Volume (Comprehensive Chess Course Series)
7.  Just the Facts: Winning Endgame Knowledge in One Volume (Comprehensive Chess Course Series) by Lev Alburt
The list author says:
  "My favourite introduction to the endgame. Very clear."
£16.99   Used & New from: £8.00
3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Chess Openings: Your Choice! (Cadagon chess series)
8.  Chess Openings: Your Choice! (Cadagon chess series) by Stewart Reuben
The list author says:
  "A great introduction to the opening, aimed at stronger beginnners."
Used & New from: £0.06
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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The Reassess Your Chess Workbook: How to Master Chess Imbalances
9.  The Reassess Your Chess Workbook: How to Master Chess Imbalances by Jeremy Silman
The list author says:
  "A modern classic."
£12.91   Used & New from: £8.37
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Ultimate Colle
10.  Ultimate Colle by Gary Lane
The list author says:
  "Nice guide to an easy to play opening"
Used & New from: £34.45
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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