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August 15, 2024

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July 31, 2024

* Potential fix for crash on iPads running OS v12.5.7 * Fixed an issue where you could not drag-drop a book if the list of folders is beyond screen limit * Dark mode fixes in the Book Store

June 17, 2024

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April 2, 2024

When you use a link in a chapter to jump to another section of the book, you'll find a button to return to the previous chapter you were reading.

March 8, 2024

* FIXED a crash when reading a book if you were not logged into the Forward Chess account * Now you can play vs the AI * Reading streaks & stats - Access your reading stats and keep that reading Streak going! Look for the In-app nudge or access via Profile - View Stats * Option to reset puzzle history for the current chapter

March 8, 2024

* Now you can play vs the AI * Reading streaks & stats - Access your reading stats and keep that reading Streak going! Look for the In-app nudge or access via Profile - View Stats * Option to reset puzzle history for the current chapter

March 6, 2024

* Now you can play vs the AI * Reading streaks & stats - Access your reading stats and keep that reading Streak going! Look for the In-app nudge or access via Profile - View Stats * Option to reset puzzle history for the current chapter

January 22, 2024

'Guess the move' is here! Select a game, choose a side and guess the move! You can turn it off from the Book settings.

December 19, 2023

- Your Puzzle history is now being synced to your Forward Chess account so its available on other devices - Notes & markups work more reliably now - Engine evaluation is now better visible in dark mode - Fixed sudden jump in the Book when in quiz mode

November 3, 2023

[Crash Fix Update] * Markups feature has been improved!! You should now be able to highlight text beyond paragraphs and special fonts. Please let us know what you think of the new changes (or if you face any problems) -> info@forwardchess.com * 'Remove all marks' option added to clear all markups from a chapter

True Lies in Chess

Guided by many practical examples and clear advice, the readers will learn how to reduce the complexity of chess towards the essential features of each position, and so improve their play.

Simple Attacking Plans

“I had a fantastic position, but I couldn’t figure out what to do next!” Sound familiar? If so, then Fred Wilson’s Simple Attacking Plans was written for you.

The World's Most Instructive Amateur Game Book

Who says that you can’t learn from the games of amateurs? Renowned chess instructor and writer Dan Heisman presents thirty games by intermediate-level players, each one offering a variety of lessons in practical competitive play for chess enthusiasts.

The Power of Pawns

If you want to improve at chess, you must know the characteristics of typical pawn formations.

My System: FastTrack Edition

Modernized version of My System

1001 Ways to Checkmate

21st-Century Edition of a Great Collection

My System

My System is at the top of a very short list of chess classics. Nimzowitsch’s ideas have had a profound influence on modern chess thinking.

Amateur to IM

Focusing his attention firmly on the endgame, Jonathan devised a number of building blocks and identified a number of very important areas of study. The result of his hard work was a meteoric rise through the ranks.

Chess Endgame Calculation 1

Theory and Exercises: Level 1

Chess Strategy for Club Players

Presents to amateur players a complete and structured course on how to recognize key characteristics in all types of positions and how to make use of those characteristics to choose the right plan.

100 Endgames You Must Know

Jesus de la Villa, an international grandmaster and former champion of Spain, presents the endgames that show up most frequently in practice.

Chess Tactics from Scratch

This expanded and improved second edition offers more puzzles to test the tactical chess skill that Weteschnik helps the reader develop.

Improve Your Chess Pattern Recognition

In this book IM Arthur van de Oudeweetering supplies building blocks for your chess knowledge.

Chess Structures - A Grandmaster Guide

Mauricio Flores Rios provides an in-depth study of the 28 most common structures in chess practice.

Playing 1.e4 e5 - A Classical Repertoire

Complete repertoire against 1.e4, built on sound positional principles, which does not require excessive memorization.

Pump Up Your Rating

Every area of chess is covered - opening preparation, through middlegame play, to endgame technique.

The Woodpecker Method

New training system by GM Axel Smith

Perpetual Chess Improvement

Practical Chess Advice

The Complete Manual of Positional Chess

Presents a complete set of instructions and tips for trainers and self-improvers.

Steps to Giant Improvement

Breaks down principles of Pawn Play to basics

Positional Decision Making in Chess

Positional Decision Making in Chess offers a rare look into the mind of a top grandmaster.

Pawn Endgames

GM Endgames Collection I by Vlado Kovacevic

100 Tactical Patterns Workbook

Practical Exercises to Spot Key Chess Moves

100 Tactical Patterns

Learn to Recognize Key Chess Moves

Drill Your Chess Strategy!

500 hand-picked training exercises

Playing 1.e4 - Caro-Kann, 1...e5 and Minor Lines

This volume covers the Caro-Kann, 1...e5 and various minor openings.

Thinking Inside the Box - Grandmaster Preparation

Jacob Aagaard describes what it takes to achieve the grandmaster title in chess.

Winning Chess Middlegames 2

An Essential Guide to 1.e4 Pawn Structures

Ding Liren's Best Games

A Chess Biography

Dream Moves

Eye-Opening Chess Lessons for Improvers

50 Mistakes You Should Know

Valuable Lessons for Every Chess Player

The Real Paul Morphy

Paul Morphy's Life and Chess Games

The Woodpecker Method 2

Skyrocket positional decision-making skills

Chess Informant 158

Features articles and deeply annotated games