{"title":"Boroljub Zlatanovic","description":"\u003cp\u003eBoroljub Zlatanovic is an esteemed author known for his insightful works on the art of chess. A master in unraveling the complexities of the game, Zlatanovic provides readers with a deep understanding of strategic play through his expertly crafted guides. His books, \u003cem\u003eThe Essence of Chess Strategy Volume 1\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Essence of Chess Strategy Volume 2\u003c\/em\u003e, serve as comprehensive resources for chess enthusiasts seeking to enhance their tactical prowess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThough categorised under Cooking \u0026amp; Food, these volumes go beyond the traditional chess instruction manual. They offer a unique perspective by drawing parallels between the careful preparation of a meal and the meticulous planning required in chess strategy. Zlatanovic's work is celebrated for its ability to break down complex strategies into digestible insights, making them accessible for players of all levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are an aspiring chess player or a seasoned strategist, Boroljub Zlatanovic's books provide the wisdom and guidance necessary to refine your skills and gain a competitive edge. Dive into a world where each move is a step closer to mastery, and discover the essence of chess strategy with these essential volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-essence-of-chess-strategy-volume-1-by-boroljub-zlatanovic-9789464201482","title":"The Essence of Chess Strategy Volume 1","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to learn strategy? Can it be learned? It can be, of course. And these volumes are the perfect guide to learn (or, more precisely, to learn to understand) strategy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur idea is to throw light on all the strategic concepts in these volumes. To help you navigate more simply, we have divided all the material into two volumes. The first one is exploring the elements of strategy, explaining typical and essential principles in detail. The second one is about pawn structures. Of course, structures themselves actually mean nothing without recognising patterns and principles from the elements (because pawn structures are used to determine the values of pieces, for instance). That is why volume two can be considered as an advanced level of strategy. Generally, examples will be based on material adopted from volume one and upgraded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVolume one is divided into nine chapters and the titles suggest the topic explained in detail. Examples are arranged from less to more complex, and I recommend that the reader not skip examples inside the chapters. Moreover, I would ask the reader to go through the chapters in the order in which they are presented in the book, because the most important topics come first. For instance, centralisation is the leading principle and it must be kept in mind while working on other topics!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46998684795116,"sku":"9789464201482","price":87.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20079793485557.jpg?v=1763226620"},{"product_id":"the-essence-of-chess-strategy-volume-2-by-boroljub-zlatanovic-9789464201574","title":"The Essence of Chess Strategy  Volume 2","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"With the material that was carefully chosen and analysed, Boroljub will help you get one step closer to the great Philidor.\" - GM Dragan Solak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Essence of Chess Strategy Volume 2\u003c\/em\u003e is divided into eight chapters. Unlike Volume 1, it is possible to mix the order in which you study these chapters, but you should not study the games within each chapter out of order, since the examples build upon each other in complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eI suggest that the chapter on \"Passed Pawns\" should be studied first, because many of the various middlegame structures can ultimately give rise to a passed pawn in the endgame. Work carefully through these examples, because masters use pawn structures even in the opening to predict the properties of endgames which can potentially arise. This is a widely neglected aspect and can be a strong weapon for you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46998684860652,"sku":"9789464201574","price":87.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20080713485557.jpg?v=1763226636"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/boroljub-zlatanovic.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}