Here are my recommendations organized in Neal Bruce‘s study method format (basic tactics, basic strategy, etc …), I added some categories as well.
Board Vision
- Chess Mazes by Bruce Alberston 1 & 2
- Any books or courses with Mate in 1 or 2
- Board Vision Training
Beginner Opening Principles
Beginner Calculation
Beginner Tactics
- Everyone’s First Chess Workbook by Peter Giannatos
- Learn Chess The Right Way Series by Susan Polgar
- Typical Tactical Tricks: 500 Ways To Win!
- How to Beat Your Dad at Chess
Beginner Strategy
- A First Book of Morphy
- Logical Chess Move by Move
- Chess: The Art of Logical Thinking
- Simple Attacking Plans
Beginner Defense
Beginner Endgame
- Silman’s Complete Endgame Course (read up to your level)
Intermediate Opening Principles
Intermediate Calculation
- Chess Visualization Video
- Calculation: A Complete Guide for Tournament Players
- Fundamental Chess Calculation Skills
Intermediate Tactics
Intermediate Defense
Intermediate Strategy
- The Most Instructive Games of Chess Ever Played
- Instructive Chess Miniatures
- Simple Chess
- Winning Chess Strategies
- The Power of Pawns
Intermediate Endgame
- Silman’s Complete Endgame Course (read up to your level)
Julio Velez 