Study brings wisdom. Practice brings perfection. Grandmaster Johan Hellsten is convinced that mastering chess strategy - just like chess tactics - requires practice, practice and yet more practice!
This outstanding book is a product of his many years' work as a full-time chess teacher, and is specifically designed as part of a structured training programme to improve strategic thinking. It focuses on a wide range of key subjects and provides a basic foundation for strategic play. Furthermore, in addition to the many examples, there's an abundance of carefully selected exercises which allow readers to monitor their progress and put into practice what they have just learned. Following such a course is an ideal way for players of all standards to improve. Although designed mainly for students, this book is also an excellent resource for chess teachers and trainers. *An essential course in chess strategy *Contains over 400 pages of Grandmaster advice *Includes more than 350 training exercises
By:
Johan Hellsten Imprint: Everyman Chess Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 240mm,
Width: 170mm,
Spine: 32mm
Weight: 57g ISBN:9781857446487 ISBN 10: 1857446488 Pages: 496 Publication Date:10 October 2010 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Johan Hellsten is a Grandmaster, a former Swedish Champion and a European Team Championship individual gold medalist. He's a renowned chess teacher and is firmly establishing himself as a writer with outstanding credentials.