{"product_id":"back-to-basics-hansen","title":"Back to Basics: Openings | Carsten Hansen","description":"\u003cp\u003eChess openings can be overwhelming - even intimidating. The sheer volume of variations, possible transpositions and ever-changing theory can make it difficult to know where to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this book, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eauthor and Danish FIDE Master Carsten Hansen, addresses opening play based on comprehending opening principles and offers useful fundamental knowledge. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith an overview of all the most important opening variations, examples of good and bad opening plays and opening traps and solutions, the author covers chess openings and its major principles thoroughly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarsten Hansen is a well-known chess writer with many well-received books on chess openings and positional play to his credit. He is a regular columnist at Chesscafé.com, where he specialises in reviewing new opening books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho should read this book? \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLike all the \"Back to Basics\" books, this book is intended for players not far past the beginner stage. The book offers an introduction to understanding and playing chess openings and provides a solid foundation to opening play. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany games are lost as a result of a player's poor grasp of even the most basic principles of opening play. This book will help you enhance your understanding of chess and give you guidelines on how to best study and play chess openings, reaching good, playable middlegame positions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"House of Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35426001155,"sku":"","price":595.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1689\/2207\/products\/backtobasicsopenings.jpg?v=1629444282","url":"https:\/\/houseofchess.co.za\/products\/back-to-basics-hansen","provider":"House of Chess","version":"1.0","type":"link"}