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20 Best Learn Chess Openings Books to Read in 2021 | Book List

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Best Learn Chess Openings Books

Looking for a book to read in 2021? Explore this list of the best Learn Chess Openings books. This list was curated with thanks to ISBNdb and images partially provided by Unsplash.

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The Complete Semi-slav (batsford Chess Library)

The Complete Semi-slav (batsford Chess Library) by Peter Wells was published in 1994. It was officially published by Henry Holt & Co and has the ISBN: 0805032886.

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The Complete Semi-slav (batsford Chess Library)

Author: Peter Wells

Date Published: 1994

Publisher: Henry Holt & Co

ISBN:0805032886


Winning With The Modern

Winning With The Modern by Norwood, David, English Grandmaster was published in 1994. It was officially published by H. Holt and has the ISBN: 0805032819.

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Winning With The Modern

Author: Norwood, David, English Grandmaster

Date Published: 1994

Publisher: H. Holt

ISBN:0805032819


Playing The French (grandmaster Guide)

Playing The French (grandmaster Guide) by Jacob Aagaard, Nikolaos Ntirlis was published in 2013. It was officially published by Quality Chess and has the ISBN: 1907982361.

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Playing The French (grandmaster Guide)

Author: Jacob Aagaard, Nikolaos Ntirlis

Date Published: 2013

Publisher: Quality Chess

ISBN:1907982361


Chess Openings For The Average Player

Chess Openings For The Average Player by Tim Harding, Leonard Barden was published in 1998. It was officially published by Dover Publications and has the ISBN: 0486404048.

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Chess Openings For The Average Player

Author: Tim Harding, Leonard Barden

Date Published: 1998

Publisher: Dover Publications

ISBN:0486404048


How To Play The Sicilian Defence (the Club Player’s Library)

How To Play The Sicilian Defence (the Club Player’s Library) by David N. L Levy was published in 1978. It was officially published by B. T. Batsford and has the ISBN: 0713407581.

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How To Play The Sicilian Defence (the Club Player's Library)

Author: David N. L Levy

Date Published: 1978

Publisher: B. T. Batsford

ISBN:0713407581


Grünfeld Defence

Grünfeld Defence by Hartston, William Roland was published in 1971. It was officially published by Batsford and has the ISBN: 0713403551.

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Grünfeld Defence

Author: Hartston, William Roland

Date Published: 1971

Publisher: Batsford

ISBN:0713403551


How to play the Sicilian Defence

How to play the Sicilian Defence by Levy, David N. L. was published in 1987. It was officially published by Batsford and has the ISBN: 0713453966.

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How to play the Sicilian Defence

Author: Levy, David N. L.

Date Published: 1987

Publisher: Batsford

ISBN:0713453966


Chess: The Complete Guide To Che

Chess: The Complete Guide To Che by Logan Donovan was published in 2015. It was officially published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform and has the ISBN: 1515071421.

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Chess: The Complete Guide To Che

Author: Logan Donovan

Date Published: 2015

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

ISBN:1515071421


Vienna Opening (the Chess Player)

Vienna Opening (the Chess Player) by T. D Harding was published in 1976. It was officially published by Chess Player and has the ISBN: 0900928689.

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Vienna Opening (the Chess Player)

Author: T. D Harding

Date Published: 1976

Publisher: Chess Player

ISBN:0900928689


Sicilian Dragon

Sicilian Dragon by Miles, Tony., Moskow, Eric. was published in 1979. It was officially published by B.t. Batsford and has the ISBN: 0713420294.

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Sicilian Dragon

Author: Miles, Tony., Moskow, Eric.

Date Published: 1979

Publisher: B.t. Batsford

ISBN:0713420294


Chess Openings For You (the Club Player’s Library)

Chess Openings For You (the Club Player’s Library) by Bernard Cafferty was published in 1979. It was officially published by Batsford and has the ISBN: 0713419768.

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Chess Openings For You (the Club Player's Library)

Author: Bernard Cafferty

Date Published: 1979

Publisher: Batsford

ISBN:0713419768


Introduction To Chess Openings

Introduction To Chess Openings by Boris Samilovich Vainshtein was published in 1977. It was officially published by Chess Player and has the ISBN: 0906042011.

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Introduction To Chess Openings

Author: Boris Samilovich Vainshtein

Date Published: 1977

Publisher: Chess Player

ISBN:0906042011

World Champion Openings

World Champion Openings by Eric Schiller was published in 2009. It was officially published by Cardoza and has the ISBN: 1580422535.

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World Champion Openings

Author: Eric Schiller

Date Published: 2009

Publisher: Cardoza

ISBN:1580422535


French Defence, Tarrasch Variation

French Defence, Tarrasch Variation by Keene, Raymond, Taulbut, Shaun. was published in 1980. It was officially published by B.t. Batsford and has the ISBN: 0713418982.

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French Defence, Tarrasch Variation

Author: Keene, Raymond, Taulbut, Shaun.

Date Published: 1980

Publisher: B.t. Batsford

ISBN:0713418982


Winning Chess Openings: 2nd Edition (learn 25 Essential Opening Strategies Today!)

Winning Chess Openings: 2nd Edition (learn 25 Essential Opening Strategies Today!) by Bill Robertie was published in 2002. It was officially published by Cardoza and has the ISBN: 1580420516.

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Winning Chess Openings: 2nd Edition (learn 25 Essential Opening Strategies Today!)

Author: Bill Robertie

Date Published: 2002

Publisher: Cardoza

ISBN:1580420516


The Chess Advantage In Black And White: Opening Moves Of The Grandmasters

The Chess Advantage In Black And White: Opening Moves Of The Grandmasters by Larry Kaufman was published in 2004. It was officially published by Random House Puzzles & Games and has the ISBN: 0812935713.

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The Chess Advantage In Black And White: Opening Moves Of The Grandmasters

Author: Larry Kaufman

Date Published: 2004

Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games

ISBN:0812935713


Standard Chess Openings (chess Books)

Standard Chess Openings (chess Books) by Eric Schiller was published in 1998. It was officially published by Cardoza and has the ISBN: 0940685728.

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Standard Chess Openings (chess Books)

Author: Eric Schiller

Date Published: 1998

Publisher: Cardoza

ISBN:0940685728


Modern Chess Openings, 15th Edition

Modern Chess Openings, 15th Edition by Nick De Firmian was published in 2008. It was officially published by Random House Puzzles & Games and has the ISBN: 0812936825.

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Modern Chess Openings, 15th Edition

Author: Nick De Firmian

Date Published: 2008

Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games

ISBN:0812936825


Counter Gambits (dover Chess)

Counter Gambits (dover Chess) by T. D. Harding was published in 2001. It was officially published by Dover Publications and has the ISBN: 0486415783.

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Counter Gambits (dover Chess)

Author: T. D. Harding

Date Published: 2001

Publisher: Dover Publications

ISBN:0486415783


Sicilian: Keres Attack (the Tournament Player’s Repertoire Of Openings)

Sicilian: Keres Attack (the Tournament Player’s Repertoire Of Openings) by Jonathan Kinley was published in 1981. It was officially published by B T Batsford Ltd and has the ISBN: 0713421398.

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Sicilian: Keres Attack (the Tournament Player's Repertoire Of Openings)

Author: Jonathan Kinley

Date Published: 1981

Publisher: B T Batsford Ltd

ISBN:0713421398

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