Top 5 New Chess Strategy Books in 2023
Chess is a game of strategy and mastery. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced player, reading chess strategy books is one of the most effective ways to improve your gameplay. The year 2023 is shaping up to be a great one for chess players with the release of several new strategy books that offer tips, techniques, and insights into the game. In this post, we'll take a closer look at the top five new chess strategy books that you can get your hands on this year.
"Your second chess book: Basic and Intermediate Level" by GM Zenón Franco Ocampos
Solving chess puzzles is an enjoyable way to train your mind and improve your tactical skills. This book is designed for novice players who are ready to take their chess skills to the next level. With 275 puzzles, the book starts with easy tasks and gradually increases in difficulty, making it an excellent training tool for any aspiring chess player. Each puzzle comes with an explanation that helps you understand what happened and assimilate tactical patterns. GM Zenón Franco Ocampos is a well-respected chess player and has received numerous awards for his contributions to the sport.
"Chess Fundamentals: Illustrated" by José Raúl Capablanca
José Capablanca's classic instructional manual, Chess Fundamentals, is now in algebraic notation and is a must-read for anyone who wants to improve their chess gameplay. Capablanca's book provides essential tips and techniques on different aspects of practical play and includes 14 annotated games by the World Champion himself. Written with novice chess players in mind, this book is easy to understand and will take you from knowing the rules of chess to applying the principles used by the masters.
"The Hidden Laws of Chess: Mastering Pawn Structures" by IM Nick Maatman
Have you ever wondered why strong chess players have a better understanding of complex positions? The secret is pawn structures. IM Nick Maatman invented the Hidden Laws of Chess to help aspiring players understand the fundamental elements of chess that dictate the game's flow, such as space, the quality of a pawn structure, and the strength or weakness of a doubled pawn. This book is packed with actionable tips, instructive games, and carefully selected exercises that will help you improve your chess gameplay and reach the next level.
"Rock Solid Chess: Tiviakov's Unbeatable Strategies: Pawn Structures" by GM Sergei Tiviakov and WFM Yulia Gökbulut (release date: April 15, 2023)
Sergei Tiviakov is a grandmaster who went 110 consecutive professional games without a loss, a record only broken by World Champion Magnus Carlsen. In his first book, Tiviakov shares his deep understanding of chess strategy, specifically focusing on pawn structures. If you want to improve your middlegame, you need to have a deeper understanding of different pawn structures, and Tiviakov gives you all the answers. This book is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to improve their chess skills and become a rock-solid player.
"Endgame Virtuoso Magnus Carlsen: His Best and Most Instructive Endgames Yet (Volume 2)" by Tibor Karolyi (release date: June 1, 2023)
The endgame is the final stage of a chess game, and it's where many players struggle. This book, written by a renowned chess master, offers tips, techniques, and insights into the endgame that will help you improve your gameplay and make more informed decisions during this critical stage of the game. Whether you're an advanced player looking to fine-tune your skills or a beginner looking to take your chess knowledge up a notch, this book will help you to skyrocket your endgame skills above and beyond the competition.
