Chess Openings for Beginners Book
Fundamental Chess Openings by Paul van der Sterren
Helps a new player build a repertoire instead of guessing.
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The Queen's Gambit Novel
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The Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis
The novel behind the series about a chess prodigy.
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A fast read for someone who liked the show or who plays.
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