Best Pirc and Modern Defense Books: Complete Guide
The Pirc (1.e4 d6 2.d4 Nf6 3.Nc3 g6) and the Modern (1.e4 g6) are close relatives that often transpose, so this guide treats them together. It recommends seven books: two…
Best Books on Chess Sacrifices: 6 Essential Reads
Best Books on Chess Sacrifices recommends six books on the chess sacrifice, chosen from those available on Forward Chess and grouped by the level each suits. By kind of sacrifice,…
Book Review: Kingwalks: Paths of Glory
What is Kingwalks: Paths of Glory about? Kingwalks: Paths of Glory by GM Yasser Seirawan and Bruce Harper is a collection of chess games built around one of the game's…
Best Nimzo-Indian Defense Chess Books: Complete Opening Guide
Last updated: August 2026 The best Nimzo-Indian repertoire book for Black is Playing the Nimzo-Indian by Renier Castellanos (Quality Chess), the newest complete repertoire after 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3…
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…