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020			_a9781857446920
040			_cIISER BPR
041			_aENG
082			_a794.122 _bHEL _223rd
100			_aHellsten, Johan
245			_aMastering opening strategy : _bA modern look at chess strategy
250			_a1st ed.
260			_aLondon : _bGloucester Publishers, _cc2012
300			_a365p. : _bill, pbk. ; _c23cm.
490			_aEveryman Chess
520			_aThis 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. 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.
650			_aIndoor games and Amusements
650			_aBoard Games
650			_aMove Games
650			_aChess - Theory and Instructions
650			_aOpening Strategy
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