Alexander Alekhine books in order
Russian-French chess player
- Lived
- 1892–1946
- Country
- Russia
- Books
- 5
Alexander Alekhine published 2 non-fiction books and 3 other books. The best-known is My Best Games of Chess, 1908-1937.
Updated September 2026
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My Best Games of Chess, 1908-1937
Alexander Alekhine's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
On the Road to the World Championship 1923-27 (1984)
My Best Games of Chess, 1908-1937 (1985)
Other books in order
Best Games of Chess, 1938-1945 (1949)
107 Great Chess Battles, 1939-1945 (1992)
Best Games (1996)
About Alexander Alekhine
Alexander Alexandrovich Alekhine was a Russian and French chess player and the fourth World Chess Champion, a title he held for two reigns.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Alexander Alekhine FAQ
- How many books has Alexander Alekhine written?
- Alexander Alekhine published 2 non-fiction books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Alexander Alekhine's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with My Best Games of Chess, 1908-1937.
- What is Alexander Alekhine's most famous book?
- My Best Games of Chess, 1908-1937 is Alexander Alekhine's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.