Book Review: Ulf – the Attacker
What is Ulf - the Attacker! about? Ulf - the Attacker! by International Master Thomas Engqvist (New in Chess) is a game collection built around an overlooked side of Swedish…
Best London System Chess Books: Complete Opening Guide
Last updated: July 2026 The best London System books for White are The London System in 12 Practical Lessons by Oscar de Prado (New in Chess), which teaches the opening…
Best 1.e4 Repertoire Books for White: Complete Opening Guide
Last updated: July 2026 The best complete 1.e4 repertoire books for White are Reimagining 1.e4 by Nikolaos Ntirlis (Quality Chess) and Keep It Simple 1.e4 - 2.0 by IM Christof…
Book Review: Chess Opening Repertoire: The London System by Cyrus Lakdawala
What is Chess Opening Repertoire: The London System about? Chess Opening Repertoire: The London System, authored by IM Cyrus Lakdawala (published by Popular Chess), presents a complete White repertoire in…
Best Sicilian Dragon Chess Books: A Complete Guide
The most accessible Sicilian Dragon repertoire for club players is The Dragon Sicilian by GM Anish Giri (New in Chess), a complete Black repertoire against 1.e4 that also covers the…
Book Review: Attacking Strategies for Club Players by Michael Prusikin
What is the core focus of Attacking Strategies for Club Players? Attacking Strategies for Club Players, authored by GM Michael Prusikin (published by New in Chess), teaches the strategic requirements…
Best Caro-Kann Defense Chess Books: Complete Opening Guide
Last updated: July 2026 The best Caro-Kann book for most club players is Opening Repertoire: The Caro-Kann by IM Jovanka Houska (Everyman Chess), a complete Black repertoire against every main…
Book Review – Chess Imbalances – A GM Guide
What is the core focus of Chess Imbalances — a GM Guide? Chess Imbalances — a GM Guide, authored by GM Mauricio Flores Rios (published by Quality Chess), breaks down…
Best Ruy Lopez Chess Books: Complete Opening Guide
Last updated: July 2026 The best books on the Ruy Lopez opening depend on which side of the board you play. For White, Caruana's Ruy Lopez by Fabiano Caruana (New…
Book Review: Rock Solid Chess 3
What is the core focus of Rock Solid Chess: Volume 3? Rock Solid Chess: Volume 3, authored by Sergey Tiviakov and Yulia Gokbulut (published by New in Chess), focuses on…