Chess Books by Jacques Mieses
Jacques Mieses was not only a formidable tournament player but also one of the most prolific chess authors of his time. With 76 publications to his name, he produced more chess literature than Emanuel Lasker and Siegbert Tarrasch combined.
Major Works
Chess Textbook
29th edition, maintained for over 50 years
The most successful chess textbook worldwide. Mieses took over Jean Dufresne's work and updated it for five decades.
One Hundred Instructive Positions
From Master Games
100 carefully selected positions from master games with detailed analysis and explanations for learning players.
Master Mieses
Game collection with annotations
A collection of Mieses' best games with his own annotations, showcasing his tactical brilliance and romantic playing style.
Tournament Books
San Sebastián 1911
Official tournament book
Official tournament book of the tournament organized by Mieses, where Capablanca made his international debut and surprisingly won.
4th/5th DSB Congress
German Chess Federation
Comprehensive reports on the 4th and 5th German Chess Federation congresses, documenting the golden age of German tournament chess.
6th/7th/8th DSB Congress
German Chess Federation
Continuation of congress reports with detailed game analyses and historical documentation of the most important German chess tournaments.
Tarrasch-Mieses
Match book
Documentation of the match between Siegbert Tarrasch and Jacques Mieses with annotated games and background stories.
Other Works
Modern Endgame Studies
Endgame compositions
A collection of endgame compositions and studies demonstrating Mieses' deep understanding of chess endings.
Blindfold Play
Blindfold chess techniques
A specialized work on blindfold chess with games and techniques from one of the era's strongest blindfold players.
Chess
General chess book
A comprehensive work on the game of chess with practical advice and Mieses' decades of experience.
The Chess Pilot
Guide for tournament players
A guide for chess players navigating the complexities of tournament play, combining practical advice with Mieses' experience.
More Books
Complete bibliography
Discover the complete bibliography with all 76 publications by Jacques Mieses from over 50 years of chess writing.
Where can these books be found?
Many works are available as antiquarian books or digitized. More information in our FAQ.