{"title":"Aleksandr Rachmanov","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by Aleksandr Rachmanov, a name synonymous with strategic innovation and culinary exploration. While Rachmanov is primarily celebrated for his expertise in the world of chess, his unique approach to strategic thinking transcends disciplines, creatively inspiring many aspects of life, including the culinary arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA fascinating addition to Rachmanov's repertoire is his intriguing book, \u003cem\u003eRakhmanov's Secrets of Opening Preparation\u003c\/em\u003e. This work cleverly draws parallels between the art of chess and the craftsmanship of cooking, guiding readers through a journey of tactical preparation that blends strategic forethought with culinary skill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this captivating book, Rachmanov encourages readers to adopt a chess player's mindset, applying logical thinking and precise planning to their cooking endeavours. This approach offers a fresh perspective and a deeper understanding of cooking techniques, empowering readers to triumph as confidently in the kitchen as they would on the chessboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Aleksandr Rachmanov's collection to discover how strategic principles and culinary passion intersect, offering a distinctive and enriching way to approach both chess and cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rakhmanovs-secrets-of-opening-preparation-by-aleksandr-rachmanov-9789464201277","title":"Rakhmanov's Secrets of Opening Preparation","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI decided to write about something that I would be interested to learn myself. In this book, \u003cem\u003eRakhmanov's Secrets of Opening Preparation\u003c\/em\u003e, I show what preparation for a game by a 2650 player looks like. In chess, we only see the game on the stage and can only guess at what is hidden behind the scenes. Top players can't reveal this, nor can their seconds, so I decided—who, if not me?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eI show my preparation for games, accompanied by analyses that I consider enough to apply the opening line. I demonstrate how I outplay opponents, not with powerful opening preparation, but by leading them into positions that are pleasant for me or unpleasant for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eI explain things that many players do not pay attention to in terms of opening preparation and preparation for an opponent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAleksandr Rakhmanov, May 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46998566633708,"sku":"9789464201277","price":89.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20077743485557.jpg?v=1763221574"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/aleksandr-rachmanov.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}