Book reviews
So many chess books, so little time… Now more than ever, you need a reliable guide to the books that are right for you. Many chess reviews are short and general. This review section is different. We give you information – more than you could ever need. Assuming you're still reading by the end, you will definitely know whether you want to get the book. Click on a title below to get started.
| Author | Title | Publisher | Year |
| Gawain Jones | Starting Out: Sicilian Grand Prix Attack | Everyman | 2008 |
| John Nunn | Secrets of Practical Chess (2nd edition) | Gambit | 2007 |
| John Cox | Dealing with d4 Deviations | Everyman | 2005 |
| Nikita Vitiugov | The French Defence: A Complete Black Repertoire | Chess Stars | 2010 |
Notes
1. The two best places to buy chess books online are Amazon and the London Chess Centre.
2. The review of Vitiugov's book on the French includes a comparison with earlier books by Watson
and McDonald.