: Includes a 24-problem final exam at the end of each volume to ensure the knowledge "sticks".
: Recognized by FIDE as the world's best instructional series in 2009. The Full Series Structure The Fundamentals 1: Build Up Your Chess | Chessable
: Each chapter starts with a theoretical explanation followed by 12 practical exercises with solutions.
Artur Yusupov’s series is a premier self-training program that won the FIDE Boleslavsky Medal for best instructional chess books. It serves as a comprehensive "trainer substitute" for club players looking to solidify their foundation and advance their Elo from roughly 1500 toward 2100. Key Features
: Exercises within chapters are ranked from one to three stars, allowing you to gauge your mastery.
: Covers six core areas: Tactics, Positional Play, Strategy, Calculation, Openings, and Endgames.