10 Best best chess book for beginners - March 2026

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Last Updated: 03-22-2026

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How to Win at Chess: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners and Beyond

Ten Speed Press

9.8

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Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess

Penguin

9.6

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Beginner Chess Made Easy: A Step-by-Step Illustrated Guide to the Rules & Strategies for All Game Stages, Help Overcome Challenges & Enhance Decision-Making to Play Confident

Majosta

9.5

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How to Play Chess for Kids: Simple Strategies to Win

Callisto Kids

9.2

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Complete Book of Chess Strategy: Grandmaster Techniques from A to Z

The House of Staunton

9.1

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Chess QuickStart Guide: The Simplified Beginner’s Guide to Mastering Chess Fundamentals, Learning Proven Tactics, and Executing Game Winning Strategies

ClydeBank Media LLC

8.8

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Winning Chess Exercises for Kids: Tactics and Strategies to Outsmart Your Opponent

Z Kids

8.6

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Modern Chess Openings, 15th Edition

Random House Puzzles & Games

8.4

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Chess Fundamentals

SDE Publishing

8.2

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How to Play Chess for Beginners: My First Chess Book: Rules, Strategies & Openings

8.1

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