Just because chess is a serious game doesn't mean it always has to be taken seriously. Need some examples?

• Top 10 Myths about Chess • People, especially chess players themselves, say the darnedest things about chess and about chess players. Here are some of our favorite myths about the royal game.
  
  
• Top 10 Ways to Lose at Chess • No one likes to lose, but if you're going to lose you might as well do it in style. Here are a few of our favorites, many of which we learned from direct experience.
  
  

Bedtime reading, beach reading, hammock reading. Most chess books require a chess set and board to get the most out of them. Here are two lists of chess books that can be enjoyed without a board.

• Top 10 Chess Books to Read Without a Board (Fiction) • A selection of books, most of them novels, that can be read anywhere and where chess plays a central role.
  
  
• Top 10 Chess Books to Read Without a Board (Nonfiction) • A selection of books, all of them nonfiction, that delve into the role chess plays as a cultural icon.
  
  

Our fourth edition of a year end look at what's hot in the world of chess product came up with the following. Follow the side bar links for Previous Years' Picks.

• Top 10 Popular Chess Books (2006-2007) • We identified chess titles on two bestseller lists and weighted them according to their rank.
  
  
• Top 10 Chess Gifts (2006-2007) • Looking for a gift idea for a chess player? Under the 'Compare Prices' links below you'll find chess sets, boards, and specialty items. These should give you lots of ideas plus a feel for prices.
  
  

Don't overlook the possibility to Post Your Feedback at the end of each top-10 list.