By Dylan Loeb McClain Jeremy Silman, an international chess master whose books were popular with players looking to improve their game, died on Thursday at his home in West Hollywood, Calif.

Whether you’re a chess whiz or a spectator of the cerebral sport, we’ve rounded up some of the best books about chess prodigies. These biographies may just move you to pick up the black and ...

With World Book Day having passed us right by, here are a few book recommendations catering to a range of chess players. The best way to go through these is along with a Chess Board next to you!

“The ability to play chess well is the sign of a wasted life.” Allan Fallow, a freelance book doctor in Alexandria, Va., is partial to the Levitsky Attack.

Worry about the process." Ashley's new book, "Move by Move: Life Lessons on and off the Chessboard," offers life advice drawn from the wisdom of chess. For him, the most important thing is to have ...