The Complete Manual of Positional Chess: The Russian Chess School 2.0 - Opening and Middlegame by Konstantin Sakaev

The Complete Manual of Positional Chess: The Russian Chess School 2.0 - Opening and Middlegame by Konstantin Sakaev 

"The Complete Manual of Positional Chess" (subtitled The Russian Chess School 2.0, published by New In Chess) is a monumental two-volume training course co-authored by elite Russian Grandmasters Konstantin Sakaev (former Russian Champion and second to Vladimir Kramnik) and Konstantin Landa.

This is not a casual book of strategic tips; it is a rigorous, structured curriculum adapted directly from the instructional materials used in Russia's DYSS (Specialized Sports Schools for Young Talents). If you have ever wondered exactly how the legendary "Soviet/Russian Chess School" systematically manufactured Grandmasters for decades, this manual lays out the blueprint

What Makes This Manual Unique

The "First-Category" Threshold

This book does not cater to beginners. Sakaev notes in the introduction that the material is targeted specifically at players who have already achieved "first-category strength"—approximately 2000–2200 Elo and higher. It treats the reader like an aspiring professional, bypassing basic tactical tropes to focus entirely on positional harmony.

The Role of the Trainer

It is highly acclaimed not just as a self-tutor, but as a complete textbook for coaches. It guides trainers on exactly how to prompt a student, what questions to ask to test their positional vision, and how to build a resilient, adult chess culture in a young student.

Language: English.

Genre: Chess Book.

Binding: সেলাই করা বাইন্ডিং

Quality: Premium Quality Books.

Printing: High Quality Printing.

Paper: Eye Friendly paper (Cream White)

Cover: Matt cover (Paperback).