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Some of those factors are space-related, such as mobility, harmony, outposts, structures, files and diagonals. Other factors are related to time, and to the way the moves unfold: tempo, initiative, a threat, an attack. Modern chess players need to be able to suppress their need for immediate gratification. In order to gain the upper hand you often have to live with uncertain compensation. With many fascinating examples, Kuljasevic teaches you the essential skill of taking calculated risks. After studying Beyond Material, winning games by sacrificing material will become second nature to you.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56310966845813,"sku":"9789056918606","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9789056918606_83c97728-d969-4df6-baa2-1aea8e23ff58.jpg?v=1786031785"},{"product_id":"9789083431321","title":"The How to Study Chess on Your Own Workbook Volume 3","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe astounding success of How To Study Chess on Your Own made clear that thousands of chess players want to improve their game — and like to work on their training at least partially by themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bestselling book by GM Kuljasevic offered a structured approach and training plans. Due to popular demand, Kuljasevic has created a series of accompanying Workbooks with exercises and tools a chess student can use to start his training immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost workbooks offer puzzles and puzzles only. But Kuljasevic has used his coaching experience to create a broader and more exciting training schedule. Tasks like these will challenge you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolve deep visualization puzzles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind a ‘hidden tactic’ – and a mini-plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlaying a sharp tactical position – against a friend or an engine, carefully set an appropriate level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimulation – study and replay a strategic model game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalyze – try to understand a thematic endgame position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume 2 is optimized for chess players with an Elo rating between 1500 and 1800 but is helpful for anyone between 1200 and 2000. 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The astounding success of his How to Study Chess on Your Own made clear that thousands of chess players want to improve their game and like to work on their training at least partially by themselves.\u003cp\u003eKuljasevic has used his coaching experience to identify the typical mistakes of club players and create a broad and exciting training schedule to address them. 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