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# Part of a proven 9-book mastery series Challenging exercises for deep learning Comprehensive tactical & strategic drills Boost Your Chess 1: The Fundamentals

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## Summary

> ♟️ Elevate your game—don’t just play chess, master it!

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## Key Features

- • **Active Learning for Real Results:** Set up every position and move the pieces—no passive reading, only hands-on mastery.
- • **Master Chess Fundamentals Like a Pro:** Dive into expertly crafted tactical and strategic exercises that push your limits beyond casual play.
- • **Boost Your Rating with Proven Techniques:** Ideal for ambitious players around 1700 USCF looking to break plateaus and dominate the board.
- • **Strategic Depth Meets Tactical Precision:** From windmills to fortress endings, sharpen both your calculation and positional understanding.
- • **Learn from a Chess Grandmaster’s Method:** Yusupov’s renowned 9-book series is trusted by serious players aiming for real improvement.

## Overview

Boost Your Chess 1: The Fundamentals by Artur Yusupov is a challenging, exercise-driven book designed to develop both tactical and strategic skills. Part of a respected 9-book series, it encourages active learning through setting up positions and solving complex problems, making it ideal for serious players aiming to improve their competitive edge.

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Review: I was pushing 1700 USCF before lapsing, and for a time I thought about starting this nine book series at a later stage. Not sure why I went with the second book...maybe too proud to start at the very first book. It turns out, I could have started there. This book is challenging. I haven't failed any tests (not quite done yet), but haven't achieved all possible points for any test either. And this while taking more time than I likely would at the board. There isn't much instruction here, just a few examples. For the more tactical chapters (the windmill, the seventh rank), I didn't need any. For the more strategic topics (the semi-open file, outpost), I thought the examples were just what I needed. A less experienced player might disagree, and find the explanations lacking for the strategic topics. I found those chapters to be excellent. It's hard to deal with strategic issues through choose-the-move problems, but this book succeeds. I also really like the fortress chapter, which somewhat improbably teaches you an awful lot about minor piece endings. Yusupov also spends a chapter on N+B vs. K endings. I always assumed that was a waste (when am I ever going to see one?), but now I'm convinced that it's worthwhile nonetheless. A final point: I followed Y's suggestion to set up every position and move the pieces for all variations. I think this really helps, and shouldn't be limited to this book. What the author understands is that chess study is hard work, and it's easy to become passive while studying. This isn't a book where you just read words and nod your head ("Oh, I get it"). Chess isn't hard to get, it's hard to do.
Review: Bene

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | 1906552401 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #121,542 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #169 in Board Games #1,093 in Hobbies & Games for Young Adults #10,512 in Crafts, Hobbies & Home |
| Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (102) |
| Dimensions  | 15.24 x 1.27 x 22.86 cm |
| Edition  | Illustrated |
| ISBN-10  | 9781906552404 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1906552404 |
| Item weight  | 514 g |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 268 pages |
| Publication date  | 27 January 2010 |
| Publisher  | Quality Chess UK LLP |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by R***L on 28 March 2015*

I was pushing 1700 USCF before lapsing, and for a time I thought about starting this nine book series at a later stage. Not sure why I went with the second book...maybe too proud to start at the very first book. It turns out, I could have started there. This book is challenging. I haven't failed any tests (not quite done yet), but haven't achieved all possible points for any test either. And this while taking more time than I likely would at the board. There isn't much instruction here, just a few examples. For the more tactical chapters (the windmill, the seventh rank), I didn't need any. For the more strategic topics (the semi-open file, outpost), I thought the examples were just what I needed. A less experienced player might disagree, and find the explanations lacking for the strategic topics. I found those chapters to be excellent. It's hard to deal with strategic issues through choose-the-move problems, but this book succeeds. I also really like the fortress chapter, which somewhat improbably teaches you an awful lot about minor piece endings. Yusupov also spends a chapter on N+B vs. K endings. I always assumed that was a waste (when am I ever going to see one?), but now I'm convinced that it's worthwhile nonetheless. A final point: I followed Y's suggestion to set up every position and move the pieces for all variations. I think this really helps, and shouldn't be limited to this book. What the author understands is that chess study is hard work, and it's easy to become passive while studying. This isn't a book where you just read words and nod your head ("Oh, I get it"). Chess isn't hard to get, it's hard to do.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by M***N on 14 December 2023*

Bene

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by W***R on 9 May 2017*

Livro (e coleção) muito util para o aprendizado e evolução no jogo de xadrez. Pouca conversa e muito exercício prático.

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