📚 Let’s Make This a Book Week! · Chess Courses by RCS

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📚 Let’s Make This a Book Week!

Next week, let’s spend a little time each day sharing and discovering great chess books. Whether you’re just starting out or already thinking 10 moves ahead, there’s always something new to learn.

I’ll be posting my top recommendations by level — feel free to add your own favorites in the comments too!

Just getting into chess?

Here are some great books to help you build a solid foundation and avoid common traps early on:

🔰 Beginners:

Everyone’s First Chess Workbook – perfect for learning by doing
The Amateur’s Mind – Jeremy Silman breaks down common mistakes
Simple Chess – Michael Stean explains positional play in a clear, no-nonsense way

Start with any of these, and you’ll level up fast.

What beginner book helped you the most?

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