Hey, a really good book on the history of chess is The Immortal Game by David Shenk. It's really interesting and I learned about alot of other things when reading this book.
Another book I'm reading now is a new one from Larry Evans This Crazy World Of Chess It's a fun read so far, and a good price.
Check em out:)
I've read these four in the past year and I've loved them all.
One I'd like to read but haven't yet is:
I want to read End Game: Kasparov vs. Short by Dominic Lawson. Has anyone read this? It's also known as Inner Game in the UK.
try attacking wth d4
Thank you for your suggestions. I have ordered the following three books from amazon.com, a great place to but books at bargain prices.
The Immortal Game: A History of Chess,
The Kings of New York: A Year Among the Geeks, Oddballs, and Geniuses Who Make Up America's Top High School Chess Team, and
Chess Bitch: Women In The Ultimate Intellectual Sport.
I appreciate the links to amazon, It made ordering them easier. I will let you know what I think of these books after I read them.
I second Teal's suggestion (hey friend!) about "The Immortal Game" but one that is even better! is "King's Gambit" by Paul Hoffman. All of you ought to check it out! Amazing read.
Interesting book, i am reading it at the moment
I want to read Bobby Fischer Goes to War aswell, it looks very interesting.
I just ordered Curse of Kirsan: Adventures in the Chess Underworld by Sarah Hurst. It looks really good, cant wait for the mailman...again:)
Have any of you read this book?
I am looking for recommendations on good chess books to read, not instructional. They can be historical or bibliographical, not fiction. Just looking for something to read when I want to wind down.