Beyond The Basics | Chess Evolution 2 | Artur Yusupov

"Chess Evolution 2” is the third book in the “Beyond the Basics” series.

Artur Yusupov's esteemed nine-part training series is meticulously crafted to elevate chess enthusiasts from foundational concepts to advanced mastery.

The series is divided into three levels, and there are three books for each level:

• • Fundamentals (Orange books): Aimed at players rated under 1500.
  • Beyond the Basics (Blue books): Targeted at players rated under 1800.
  • Mastery (Green books): For those rated under 2100.

The various topics – Tactics, Strategy, Positional Play, Endgames, Calculating Variations, and Openings – are spread evenly across the nine volumes, giving readers the chance to improve every area as they work through the books.

• Each chapter presents a specific theme, accompanied by exercises and detailed solutions
• Yusupov emphasizes a hands-on approach to studying to promote retention and understanding rather than rote memorisation

The Build Up Your Chess series won the prestigious Boleslavsky Medal from FIDE (the World Chess Federation) as the best instructional chess books in the world.

Reader’s Reviews:

I love this book series, and if you're considering this title, chances are you do too, regardless of what this review says. However, if you're not yet a fan, I encourage you to try it. Yusupov has essentially created a series of chess workbooks covering a wide range of topics—from openings and tactics to endgame studies. I appreciate this varied approach because it keeps things engaging; you won’t get stuck on one topic for too long, and if something doesn’t interest you, the next lesson offers a change. Despite the variety, the series provides a solid and comprehensive overview of chess for the self-motivated learner. Unlike most books aimed at beginners or intermediate players, these have minimal explanatory text, which encourages you to work through the material and develop your own understanding rather than relying on pre-digested interpretations - P Anderson

About the Author:

Artur Yusupov is a prominent Russian chess player and author, renowned for his contributions to chess education through a comprehensive series of instructional books. He was born on May 30, 1963, in Moscow and became an International Grandmaster in 1994. Yusupov is particularly celebrated for his training methodology, which emphasizes a structured approach to learning chess.

Other details:

Paperback

Pages: 320

Dimensions: 17 x 1.5 x 24cm

ISBN-13: 9781906552459