Mastering Opening Strategy

Johan Hellsten

ISBN 10: 1857446925 / ISBN 13: 9781857446920

Published by Everyman Chess, GB, 2012

About this Item

Study brings wisdom. Practice brings perfection. This book is the eagerly awaited follow-up to Johan Hellsten's acclaimed Mastering Chess Strategy. In this new book Hellsten focuses exclusively on opening play. He examines a wide variety of key subjects, including development, the centre, gambit play and punishing opponents' mistakes, providing the reader with a vital foundation in opening strategy. Just like his previous book, Mastering Chess Openings is a product of Hellsten's many years' work as a full-time chess teacher, and is specifically designed as part of a structured training programme to improve strategic thinking. 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 opening strategy *Includes many exercise games *Ideal for both chess study and practice.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Mastering Opening Strategy
• Publisher: Everyman Chess, GB
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1857446925
• ISBN 13: 9781857446920
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 43 grams

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Synopsis

Grandmaster and renowned chess teacher Johan Hellsten provides an essential foundation of opening strategy and an abundance of carefully selected exercises so that readers can monitor their progress.

About the Author

Johan Hellsten is a Grandmaster, a former Swedish Champion and a European Team Championship individual gold medallist. He’s a renowned chess teacher and has firmly established himself as a writer with outstanding credentials.