Strategy in the middlegame I

Although it is traditionally associated with the middle game, the strategy is present in all three phases of the chess game: the opening, the middle game and end. Throughout this collection of 8 volumes, the author provides essential tools to improve strategic thinking in each of the phases of the game, with strong and complete results. In addition to numerous examples, carefully selected exercises, which allow readers to check their progress and put into practice what they have learned are included. The book is an excellent resource for instructors and coaches chess.

Players of all levels improve their performance!

Grandmaster Johan Hellsten is convinced that requires practice, practice and more practice to master the middlegame. The basic concepts of strategy, such as improving our pieces, the game of pawns, changing parts or prophylaxis, among others, are treated minutely, which allow the reader a deep understanding of them.

In this volume:
• Basics of strategy
• How to improve the situation of the pieces
• Examples and games as an exercise.

Johan Hellsten is a great teacher, former champion of Sweden and individual gold medal in a European Team Championship. It is a prestigious chess teacher, who has been credited as an outstanding author.