Max Euwe books in order
Dutch chess player and mathematician
- Lived
- 1901–1981
- Country
- Netherlands
- Books
- 9
Max Euwe published 2 non-fiction books and 7 other books, beginning with Strategy & Tactics in Chess (1937). The best-known is Chess Master Vs. Chess Amateur (1968).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Max Euwe
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Chess Master Vs. Chess Amateur
Max Euwe's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The Development of Chess Style (1968)
Meet the Masters (1969)
Other books in order
Strategy & Tactics in Chess (1937)
Judgment and Planning in Chess (1953)
A Guide to Chess Endings (1959)
The Middle Game (1964)
The Road to Chess Mastery (1966)
Chess Master Vs. Chess Amateur (1968)
The Logical Approach to Chess (1982)
About Max Euwe
Machgielis "Max" Euwe was a Dutch chess player, mathematician, author, and chess administrator. He was the fifth player to become World Chess Champion, a title he held from 1935 until 1937. He served as President of FIDE, the World Chess Federation, from 1970 to 1978.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Max Euwe FAQ
- How many books has Max Euwe written?
- Max Euwe published 2 non-fiction books and 7 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Max Euwe's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Chess Master Vs. Chess Amateur.
- What is Max Euwe's last book?
- Meet the Masters (1969).
- What is Max Euwe's most famous book?
- Chess Master Vs. Chess Amateur (1968) is Max Euwe's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.