{"product_id":"beyond-the-basics-chess-evolution-2-artur-yusupov","title":"Beyond The Basics | Chess Evolution 2 | Artur Yusupov","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\"Chess Evolution 2” is the third book in the “Beyond the Basics” series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eArtur Yusupov's esteemed nine-part training series is meticulously crafted to elevate chess enthusiasts from foundational concepts to advanced mastery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe series is divided into three levels, and there are three books for each level:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFundamentals (Orange books): Aimed at players rated under 1500.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBeyond the Basics (Blue books): Targeted at players rated under 1800.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMastery (Green books): For those rated under 2100.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEach chapter presents a specific theme, accompanied by exercises and detailed solutions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eYusupov emphasizes a hands-on approach to studying to promote retention and understanding rather than rote memorisation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReader’s Reviews:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eI 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eArtur 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOther details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePages: 320\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDimensions: 17 x 1.5 x 24cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eISBN-13: 9781906552459\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"House of Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49929345237144,"sku":"kef1789624857946","price":28.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/9519\/9128\/files\/beyond-the-basics-chess-evolution-2-artur-yusupov_1.jpg?v=1789624864","url":"https:\/\/rivercurve.shop\/products\/beyond-the-basics-chess-evolution-2-artur-yusupov","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}