Edward Lasker books in order
German-American chess player
- Lived
- 1885–1981
- Books
- 6
Edward Lasker published 1 non-fiction book and 5 other books, beginning with Chess Strategy (1917). The best-known is Modern Chess Strategy (1950).
Updated September 2026
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Modern Chess Strategy
Edward Lasker's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The Adventure of Chess (1950)
Other books in order
Chess Strategy (1917)
Chess and Checkers (1919)
Modern Chess Strategy (1950)
The Game of Chess (1972)
Chess (1981)
About Edward Lasker
Edward Lasker was a German-American chess and Go player. He was awarded the title of International Master of chess by FIDE. Lasker was an engineer by profession, and an author of books on Go, chess and checkers. Born in Prussia, he emigrated to the United States in 1914. He was distantly related to World Chess Champion Emanuel Lasker with whom he is sometimes confused.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Edward Lasker FAQ
- How many books has Edward Lasker written?
- Edward Lasker published 1 non-fiction book and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Edward Lasker's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Modern Chess Strategy.
- What is Edward Lasker's last book?
- The Adventure of Chess (1950).
- What is Edward Lasker's most famous book?
- Modern Chess Strategy (1950) is Edward Lasker's most widely read book.
- Can I read Edward Lasker's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Edward Lasker are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.