John Bartholomew

John Bartholomew

Chess Strategy & Tactics Expert

John Bartholomew is a chess enthusiast and content creator known for breaking down complex chess concepts through recommended reading on strategy, tactics, and player analysis.

Athletes & Coaches

John Bartholomew has built a reputation as a chess educator focused on helping players develop strategic thinking and tactical awareness. His curated recommendations span foundational texts like Build Up Your Chess 1 and advanced works featuring legendary players like Mikhail Tal, reflecting a commitment to comprehensive chess education.

5 Books Recommended by John Bartholomew

Ranked by popularity across all reading lists on this site

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#1

Imagination in Chess

by Paata Gaprindashvili

Wonderful book.

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#2

Move First, Think Later

by Willy Hendriks

recommended 2x

It's OK to let your mind meander; your thought process will rarely follow a linear path. Strong players do this all the time. On this subject, I really like [this] book.

It's OK to let your mind meander; your thought process will rarely follow a linear path. Strong players do this all the time. On this subject, I really like [this] book.

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#3

Build Up Your Chess 1

by Artur Yusupov

Excellent. More challenging than they look, too.

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#4

Amateur to IM

by Jonathan Hawkins

recommended 2x

I like [this book].

I like [this book].

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#5

Attack with Mikhail Tal

by Mikhail Tal

Another good one!

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