Thinkers Publishing

Thinkers Publishing is a Belgian chess book publisher founded by Grandmaster Romain Edouard and Daniël Vanheirzeele, based in Nevele, Belgium. Since its founding, the company has focused on producing high-quality instructional chess books authored by experienced grandmasters, coaches, and players from around the world.

The catalog spans every phase of the game, from sharp opening repertoires to endgame technique, calculation training, strategy, and the psychology of competitive chess. GM Romain Edouard, the editor-in-chief, is himself the author of several titles in the lineup, including the well-regarded Chess Calculation Training series.

Thinkers Publishing has established itself as a serious alternative to older publishing houses in the chess book market. The books tend to be practical and training-oriented, aimed at club players and ambitious improvers rather than casual readers. Authors are drawn from across the international chess scene, giving the catalog a broad range of playing styles and instructional approaches.

For players who prefer working from physical books or structured digital texts over app-based training, Thinkers Publishing is one of the more consistent sources of current, grandmaster-level instruction.