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Dover's library of chess classics features books for players at every level, whether you're an absolute beginner or you've been playing for years.

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Killer ChessKiller Chess 
by Dover
Three great books — Danger in Chess: How to Avoid Making Blunders, How Good Is Your Chess?, and Why You Lose at Chess — and a travel-sized magnetic chess set.

An Introduction to Chess Moves and Tactics Simply ExplainedChess Moves And Tactics Simply Explained 
by Leonard Barden
Informal, intermediate introduction: reasons for moves, tactics, openings, traps, positional play, endgame. Isolates patterns. 58 figures.

Lasker's Manual of ChessLasker's Manual of Chess 
by Emanuel Lasker
Combinations, position play, openings, end game, aesthetics of chess, philosophy of struggle, much more. Filled with analyzed games. 308 diagrams.

Positional Chess Handbook: 495 Instructive Positions from Grandmaster GamesPositional Chess Handbook: 495 Instructive Positions from Grandmaster Games 
by Israel Gelfer
Learn to develop a more powerful strategic game. Key squares, bad bishops, pawn structures, other examples appear in ascending difficulty, with cross-references. For players at every level. 495 black-and-white illustrations.

500 Master Games of Chess500 Master Games of Chess 
by Dr. S. Tartakower, J. du Mont
Vast collection of great chess games from 1798 through 1938, with much hard-to-find material. Fully annotated, arranged by opening for easier study. 150 years of master play!

How to Beat Bobby FischerHow to Beat Bobby Fischer 
by Edmar Mednis
Examines the rare defeats of a legendary player. 61 losing battles hold valuable lessons for all players, and text-and-diagram analyses offer a fascinating look at strategy, tactics.