Richard Chess (poet)

Richard Chess is a prominent American poet, hailing from Cherry Hill, New Jersey, where he spent his formative years. His literary career has been marked by the publication of four notable poetry collections: Tekiah, released in 1994, Chair in the Desert in 2000, Third Temple in 2007, and Love Nailed to the Doorpost in 2017. These works have showcased his poetic talent and contributed to his reputation as a skilled wordsmith.

Chess's poetry has garnered recognition through its inclusion in various esteemed journals and anthologies, such as Best American Spiritual Writing 2005 and Telling and Remembering: A Century of American-Jewish Poetry. He is also a regular contributor to "Good Letters", a blog hosted by the magazine Image, further demonstrating his active engagement with the literary community. Through his writings, Chess continues to make significant contributions to the field of literature, leaving an indelible mark on American poetry.