This is my first post here and I was wondering if anyone could help me!:-) I am a 36 yo beginner in chess.I do know the basics.basic tactics, basic strategy, basic opening principles, etc from 1 or 2 basic books I've read in the past.but I want to improve my chess in a structured way. My rating is usually around 1.400-1.500.but it can drop sharply when I play blitz/bullet (1.100-1. Sap Download Free Full Version. 200) Do you know or have opinions about the following books/collections? If so, do you recommend them? Or are there better options?

The thing is that I usually learn better when I follow a structured approach, such as reading about the theory, then doing exercises about that theory, etc.sort of in a sequential manner.so I am looking for some kind of complete course.from beginner to advanced.something that will build my knowledge gradually, using theory and related exercises. The two books/collections are: - Learning chess.The steps method.by Rob Brunia and Cor van Wijgerden - this will be the first one and then I plan to reach somewhere between 1.700-1.900 rating and move to. - The Yusupov 9-books series (fundamentals, beyond the basics, mastery) I am especially keen on finding an alternative to the first one (steps method) as they are very difficult to find at my country (brazil) Thanks a lot! Hi kindaspongey, Thanks for the excerpts and reviews.the Yusupov books indeed seem the best option when I reach 1600-1700 rating.but I believe I'm not prepared yet to follow those books.I believe there are more basic things that I need to learn beforehand. Although the book officially says it's suitable for u1500 players.I read reviews that it's generally better for players starting at around 1.700 Have you used them?