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Published by Everyman Chess, London, 2008
ISBN 10: 1857445813 ISBN 13: 9781857445817
Language: English
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The Kan is an ideal choice against 1 e4, as it is one of the easiest variations of the Sicilian to learn and play. It's relatively theory free, and success is more likely to occur through the understanding of development systems and a deep study of the tactical and positional ideas. In this book Johan Hellsten reveals his Kan secrets and shows how Black can play this opening with confidence. He provides the reader with a dependable repertoire, demonstrating what to do in the main lines as well as how to deal with White's tricky alternatives. Johan Hellsten reveals his Kan secrets, showing how Black can play this opening with confidence and providing the reader with a dependable repertoire. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Published by Gloucester Publishers Plc 9/24/2010, 2010
ISBN 10: 1857445813 ISBN 13: 9781857445817
Language: English
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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Play the Sicilian Kan: A Dynamic and Flexible Repertoire for Black. Book.
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Published by Everyman Chess, London, 2012
ISBN 10: 1857446925 ISBN 13: 9781857446920
Language: English
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. 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 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. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Published by Everyman Chess 6/19/2012, 2012
ISBN 10: 1857446925 ISBN 13: 9781857446920
Language: English
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Published by Everyman/Gloucester, London, 2008
ISBN 10: 1857445813 ISBN 13: 9781857445817
Language: English
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Pb, 320pp. VG, clean contents. Includes 40 annotated games.
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Paperback. Condition: New. The Kan is an ideal choice against 1 e4, as it is one of the easiest variations of the Sicilian to learn and play. It's relatively theory free, and success is more likely to occur through the understanding of development systems and a deep study of the tactical and positional ideas. In this book Johan Hellsten reveals his Kan secrets and shows how Black can play this opening with confidence. He provides the reader with a dependable repertoire, demonstrating what to do in the main lines as well as how to deal with White's tricky alternatives.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. All chess players know that they need to study tactics, calculation, endgames, and openings, but when it comes to defense, far too many wait until they're under pressure. The truth is that more games are lost because of defensive mistakes than strategic ones.By improving your defense, you could do more for your win rate than perhaps any other area of chess study. Mastering Chess Defence by GM Johan Hellsten is the training program you need to be prepared and defend against attacks, both in the short and long term.Inside are 31 chapters that form a compendium of all the defensive skills you need to learn.Specifically, you'll learn to:Deflect successfully with materialCreate counterthreats - the best defense is a good offenseExploit the back rank as a defensive measureLearn the risks of materialism - to grab material or not to grab?Find safety on flight squaresFind "lifelines" that allow you to escape from the seemingly inescapableThis is the most comprehensive modern book on defensive techniques, with hundreds of instructive examples and dozens of exercises. Strategic mastermind Johan Hellsten teaches you to defend at a master level. All chess players know that they need to study tactics, calculation, and openings, but when it comes to defense, far too many wait until they're under pressure. The truth is that more games are lost because of defensive mistakes than strategic ones. This book offers the training you need to be prepared and defend. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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