Fred Wilson, a distinguished chess instructor, writer, and proprietor of Fred Wilson Chess Books situated in New York City, has a number of notable works to his credit. These include A Pictorial Record of Chess, 101 Queries on Chess Strategies, and co-authored with Bruce Alberston, books like 202 Checkmates for Young Players, 303 Complex Checkmates, and 303 Intricate Chess Maneuvers. In the year 2003, he was recognized as the Chess Reporter of the Year by the Chess Reporters of America.