One of the things that many chess players get involved with while learning to improve their game is reading chess books.  I once heard that no other subject except for religion has had more books written about it.  Since I first started playing chess, I have come across many, many chess books.  They cover all aspects of the game such as openings, combinations, game theory, endgames, middlegame techniques and defense.  Of the authors that have made an impression upon me, Grandmaster Yasser Seirawan certainly stands out.  The books that he has written are informative and easy to understand.  GM Seirawan includes many useful illustrations that explain his concepts and I feel that only goes to help solidify one’s understanding of the game.  Below are some examples of his books that I have read and I am only too happy to recommend them.  Enjoy!