by Ilya Maizelis: A comprehensive manual that starts with the basics and builds toward advanced positional play. It is a staple of traditional training.
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These classics are widely available as free PDF downloads on sites like the Internet Archive and various chess portals: by Ilya Maizelis: A comprehensive manual that starts
by Yuri Averbakh and Mikhail Beilin: Arguably the most famous Russian book for beginners, known for its clear, engaging style that is perfect for children and adult novices alike. known for its clear
by Sergey Ivashchenko: A great practical choice for solving puzzles. You can find PDF versions of Chess School 1a which focus on fundamental tactics.