Mongoose Press

Mongoose Press is a Boston-based chess publisher with a reputation for producing genuinely useful books, from beginner puzzle collections to deep opening studies and even chess fiction. Founded with a focus on making chess knowledge accessible, Mongoose has become one of the most trusted independent publishers in the chess world.

The press is best known as the publisher of the Chess Camp series, officially designated the beginner puzzle book series of the US Chess Federation. The series starts with basic tactics and scales up in complexity, making it one of the most widely recommended resources for scholastic chess programs and new adult learners alike.

Beyond beginners, Mongoose publishes titles for serious improvers. Books like The Improving Chess Thinker by Dan Heisman compare how players at different skill levels approach positions, helping readers identify and fix flaws in their thinking process. Opening projects like Wojo's Weapons offer ambitious, deeply researched repertoires for competitive players. And titles like Great Moves: Learning Chess Through History connect chess study with the game's rich cultural history.

Mongoose Press also publishes chess fiction, including the anthology Masters of Technique, edited by Howard Goldowsky. It is a niche corner of chess publishing that the press takes seriously, treating storytelling as part of the broader chess experience.

Books are available in print through the Mongoose Press website and major retailers, and many titles are also accessible in digital format through Forward Chess, the interactive chess e-book platform.