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    Chess for Kids by Michael Basman

    The book “Chess for Kids” by Michael Basman is an excellent introduction to the game of chess for young people. Written with a target age range of advanced 4th graders to early high school, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the game, starting with a simple explanation of the game’s structure and the function of each piece, before moving…

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    Modern Chess Openings by Nick de Firmian

    “Modern Chess Openings” is a well-known and widely used reference guide for chess players looking to improve their understanding of the game’s opening moves and strategies. Written by Grandmaster Nick de Firmian, who is widely recognized as one of the world’s leading experts on chess openings, having represented the United States in multiple international tournaments, the book covers a wide…

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    Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess

    “Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess” is a tactics puzzle book that aims to improve the skills of beginner chess players. The book is structured as a series of exercises or puzzles, with each page containing a puzzle and the solution on the following page. The chapters have a brief introduction on a theme, and the puzzles are generally not too difficult…

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    My System by A. Nimzowitsch

    "My System" is a classic instructional book on chess strategy and positional play written by Aron Nimzowitsch, a highly regarded chess player and theorist. The book was published in 1929 and it covers a wide range of topics, including the middlegame, opening principles, and pawn structure.

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    Chess Fundamentals by J. R. Capablanca

    "Chess Fundamentals" is a chess instructional book written by José Raul Capablanca, a former world chess champion and one of the greatest players of all time. The book was originally published in 1921 and has since gained a reputation as a classic introduction to chess, suitable for players of all skill levels.