{"product_id":"mastering-endgame-strategy-hellsten","title":"Mastering Endgame Strategy - Hellsten","description":"Study brings wisdom. Practice brings perfection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollowing his highly acclaimed \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eMastering Chess Strategy\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eMastering Opening Strategy\u003c\/span\u003e, this book completes a trilogy of strategy books by Grandmaster and renowned chess teacher Johan Hellsten. In his new work Hellsten focuses exclusively on endgame play and covers every type of endgame: pawn, minor piece, rook and queen endgames. He examines not only the many fundamental positions that everyone needs to know, but also the key themes and characteristics of successful endgame play, including activity, creating and exploiting weakness, active and passive defense, fortresses and technique. Just like his previous two books, \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eMastering Endgame Strategy\u003c\/span\u003e 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 program 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e Johan Hellsten is a Grandmaster and a former Swedish Champion who has represented his country in numerous Olympiads and team tournaments. He has enjoyed many tournament successes and has won individual gold and bronze medals at the European Team Championships.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn essential course in endgame strategy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 500 examples and 240 exercises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for both chess study and practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e544 Pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Everyman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublished: September 2013\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"53N","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35108202610845,"sku":"940181","price":31.34,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0435\/8235\/7661\/products\/mastering-endgame-strategy-hellsten-21183329921.jpg?v=1594905090","url":"https:\/\/chesshouse98-com.myshopify.com\/products\/mastering-endgame-strategy-hellsten","provider":"chesshouse98.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}