{"title":"Herman Grooten","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the world of Herman Grooten, a celebrated chess trainer and author whose works have inspired chess enthusiasts worldwide. With a knack for breaking down complex strategies into digestible insights, Grooten's books are perfect for players looking to deepen their understanding of the game beyond the basics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough our current categorisation may have grouped his works under \u003cem\u003eCooking \u0026amp; Food\u003c\/em\u003e, rest assured that Grooten’s books are all about the art of chess. Dive into his renowned series with titles such as \u003cem\u003eKey Concepts of Chess - Volume 1 - The Hedgehog\u003c\/em\u003e and its Dutch counterpart, \u003cem\u003eSleutelconcepten in het Middenspel - Volume 1 - De Egel\u003c\/em\u003e, to grasp essential strategies that can elevate your gameplay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrooten's literary contributions serve as invaluable resources for both budding and seasoned chess players eager to explore the intricacies of middlegame positions and strategic plays like the Hedgehog formation. Enjoy delving into Herman Grooten’s insightful chess literature and unlock a new level to your chess prowess today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"key-concepts-of-chess-volume-1-the-hedgehog-by-herman-grooten-9789464201253","title":"Key Concepts of Chess - Volume 1 - The Hedgehog","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the first volume of the new series \u003ci\u003eKey Concepts of Chess\u003c\/i\u003e. The idea is to deal with middlegames in which a certain structure or essential theme becomes central.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe idea of starting this series is in line with the \u003ci\u003eUnderstanding before Moving\u003c\/i\u003e series because the aim is to improve the understanding of club chess players. According to the author, playing an opening should be 'hung up' on stereotypical ideas and concepts belonging to this structure. The thorough exploration of middlegame structures is beyond the scope of opening books; hence, it makes more sense to expose it in this complementary series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this first volume, the Hedgehog System is discussed in detail. Apart from being part of the author's repertoire, this typical set-up deserves to be widely highlighted. Although in the second part of the trilogy on the Sicilian, the Hedgehog has already made its appearance; in this book, the seemingly fragile but oh-so-treacherous creature can reconsider its spines in an extensive way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46998334472428,"sku":"9789464201253","price":69.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20077503485557.jpg?v=1763215067"},{"product_id":"sleutelconcepten-in-het-middenspel-volume-1-de-egel-by-herman-grooten-9789464201260","title":"Sleutelconcepten in het Middenspel - Volume 1 - De Egel","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDit is het eerste deel van de nieuwe serie \u003cem\u003eSleutelconcepten in het Middenspel\u003c\/em\u003e. Het idee is om middenspelen te behandelen waarin een bepaalde structuur of essentieel thema centraal komt te staan. De gedachte om deze serie te beginnen, sluit aan bij de andere serie \u003cem\u003eBegrijp wat je doet\u003c\/em\u003e omdat het streven is om het inzicht van clubschakers te verbeteren.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHet spelen van een opening dient volgens de auteur 'opgehangen' te worden aan stereotiepe ideeën en concepten behorende bij die structuur. Het grondige uitdiepen van middenspelstructuren gaat te ver bij openingsboeken, vandaar dat het logischer is om dat te gaan doen in deze complementaire reeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn dit boek wordt het Egelsysteem uitgebreid besproken. Behalve dat de speelwijze deel uitmaakt van het repertoire van de auteur, verdient deze zeer typische spelsoort het om ruim onder de aandacht gebracht te worden. Hoewel in het tweede deel van de trilogie over het Siciliaans de egel al zijn intrede heeft gedaan, kan het ogenschijnlijk kwetsbare, maar o zo verraderlijke diertje in dit boek op uitgebreide wijze zijn stekels recht overeind zetten!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46998612082924,"sku":"9789464201260","price":69.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20077573485557.jpg?v=1763222769"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/herman-grooten.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}