Synopses & Reviews
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, theres 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
Johan Hellsten is a Grandmaster, a former Swedish Champion and a European Team Championship individual gold medalist. Hes a renowned chess teacher and is firmly establishing himself as a writer with outstanding credentials.
Synopsis
Grandmaster Johan Hellsten believes that mastering chess strategy just like chess tactics requires practice, practice and more practice! This book is a result of his many years as a full-time chess teacher, and is specifically designed as part of a training programme to improve strategic thinking. It provides a basic foundation of strategy in all three phases of the game the opening, middlegame and endgame. Furthermore, in addition to the many examples there is 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 progress. Although designed mainly for students, this book is also an excellent resource for chess teachers and trainers.
Synopsis
This book provides a basic foundation of strategy in all three phases of chess the opening, middlegame and endgame as well as an abundance of carefully selected exercises to monitor progress.
About the Author
Johan Hellsten is a Grandmaster, a former Swedish Champion and a European Team Championship individual gold medalist. Hes a renowned chess teacher and is firmly establishing himself as a writer with outstanding credentials.