{"title":"Efstratios Grivas","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our carefully curated collection of works by chess Maestro, Efstratios Grivas. Known for his profound influence on the world of chess, Grivas brings unparalleled insights and strategic guidance through his books, making complex theories accessible to enthusiasts and professionals alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur collection includes some of his most revered works like \u003cem\u003eTactics Bible - Magnum Opus\u003c\/em\u003e, where Grivas unfolds the mysteries of tactical mastery, and \u003cem\u003eThe Anti-Sicilian Bible\u003c\/em\u003e, presenting innovative strategies against a popular chess opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the depths of the Sicilian Defence with \u003cem\u003eThe Modernized Grivas Sicilian\u003c\/em\u003e, a must-read for players aiming to enhance their opening repertoire. For those intrigued by the delicate phase of endgames, \u003cem\u003eYour Jungle Guide to Rook Endings\u003c\/em\u003e provides essential techniques to navigate through them successfully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLastly, explore his enlightening work, \u003cem\u003eThe Passed Pawn\u003c\/em\u003e, which elevates your understanding of this critical component of chess play. Each book is a valuable asset to any chess enthusiast's library, offering Grivas's esteemed expertise in an engaging and educational format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelve into Efstratios Grivas's insightful books and refine your chess skills with strategies from one of the world's leading chess trainers.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tactics-bible-magnum-opus-by-efstratios-grivas-9789492510433","title":"Tactics Bible - Magnum Opus","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTactics Bible - Magnum Opus\u003c\/em\u003e by Grandmaster Efstratios Grivas presents readers with a unique and extensive collection of amazing puzzles, complete with their historical background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book covers all the most famous and even rare tactical themes, promising to be the read of the year!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46998646915308,"sku":"9789492510433","price":74.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/22311403485567.jpg?v=1763224325"},{"product_id":"the-anti-sicilian-bible-by-efstratios-grivas-9789464201611","title":"The Anti-Sicilian Bible","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sicilian is Black's most dynamic, asymmetrical reply to 1. e4. It produces the psychological and tension factors which denote the best in modern play and gives notice of a fierce fight on the very first move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sicilian Defence became recognised as the defence that offered Black the most winning chances against 1.e4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGreat players like Bobby Fischer and Garry Kasparov favoured sharp, aggressive play and employed the Sicilian Defence almost exclusively throughout their careers, effectively dismantling White attacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Anti-Sicilian Bible\u003c\/i\u003e provides you with a variety of weapons to counter White's set-ups in the best and most dynamic ways possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe material provided is up-to-date as of May 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46998657794284,"sku":"9789464201611","price":94.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20081083485557.jpg?v=1763224777"},{"product_id":"the-modernized-grivas-sicilian-by-efstratios-grivas-9789464201390","title":"The Modernized Grivas Sicilian","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sicilian Defense is an opening that commences with the moves 1.e4 c5. The Sicilian Defense is the most popular and best-scoring response to White's first move 1.e4. For example, 1.d4 is a statistically more successful opening for White because of the high success rate of the Sicilian Defense against 1.e4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sicilian is Black's most dynamic, asymmetrical reply to 1.P-K4. It produces the psychological and tension factors which denote the best in modern play and gives notice of a fierce fight on the very first move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Modernized Grivas Sicilian\u003c\/i\u003e is a unique variation within the Sicilian developed by Grandmaster Grivas, which is why it bears his name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46998732472556,"sku":"9789464201390","price":87.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20078873485557.jpg?v=1763228975"},{"product_id":"the-passed-pawn-by-efstratios-grivas-9789464201505","title":"The Passed Pawn","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe purpose of this series is to introduce the reader to advanced training concepts, using the same methods of presentation and instruction that were taught to great players by famous trainers they have worked with. The series will commence with \u003cem\u003eThe Passed Pawn\u003c\/em\u003e, and we will examine how to handle such pawns.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery chess player who wishes to improve their level in the difficult subject of chess is obliged to study methodically and understand the existing principles that govern the theory of the opening, middlegame, and endgame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost chess players focus more on the study of opening theory than other aspects of the game. The reasons are probably clear: opening theory is easier to learn and can provide immediate results, although this is based more on the opponent's ignorance than our own abilities. Even for a chess trainer, it is easier to teach some variations from this or that opening or a set of simple tactical motifs than to engross oneself in the exposition of middlegame and endgame theory. Yes, middlegame and endgame theory does exist. The great difficulty in approaching it lies in the fact that it does not follow absolute and clear-cut paths, but rather involves deep research into the ideas and logic by which specific types of positions are treated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMoreover, unlike opening theory, the theory of the middlegame and the endgame does not change rapidly based on modern developments; it remains almost intact through the years. In view of the above, any chess player who wishes to follow a chess career or simply become a better player must refrain from the commonplace and assume a different approach. They must develop a good understanding of middlegame and endgame theory, so as to proceed properly in their games after their chosen opening has reached its conclusion. The chess player can differentiate themselves only in the opening; there, each one of us brings forth our own beliefs and convictions, and in general our own experiences and references. Objectively, no opening loses - but also no opening wins. The opening is just the beginning of the journey and serves to offer us a comfortable start. But to reach the end of this journey successfully, we have to count on our knowledge and experience with regards to middlegame and endgame theory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEndgame theory teaches us two fundamental issues. First, how to extract the maximum from a basic theoretical position with little material, where experts, from practice comprising thousands of games, have reached definite conclusions. Second, the way in which we can handle an endgame, depending on the material remaining on the board, and the ideas and plans we should employ. This second issue is significantly more difficult to master because, apart from making full use of the first one (we must be aware of the possible outcomes of the endgame in question), it is greatly influenced by our experience and understanding, which are basically derived from the images and impressions we have from related positions. A primary role is played here by the effort we have invested in studying. In middlegame theory, things are even tougher. We are obliged to study various types of positions with specific strategic and tactical attributes, so as to understand the underlying ideas and be able to employ them ourselves in similar situations. While many chess players have studied these topics and acquired knowledge, it is the application of this knowledge in practice that helps differentiate between them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChess is not a simple activity, but it becomes so much more attractive when we acquire this knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46998740762860,"sku":"9789464201505","price":74.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20080023485557.jpg?v=1763229713"},{"product_id":"your-jungle-guide-to-rook-endings-by-efstratios-grivas-9789492510747","title":"Your Jungle Guide to Rook Endings","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"To learn and to play endgames well, the chess player must love endgames.\" - Lev Psakhis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDifferent kinds of endgames have specific characteristics and rules. Every serious player must know many typical positions and main principles of all types of endings. While that knowledge is crucial during the game, it is not enough to become a good player just yet. There are simply too many different endings—some with two or more pieces, and some that are very complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeing comfortable and playing well in those complex endings requires specific knowledge and specific ways of thinking. We call it \"endgame thinking.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eI chose to write a book on advanced rook endings as I did not wish to create just another book similar to the many already available. I have done my best to present analysis and articles I have written over the past 10-15 years. This work has been shared in my daily coaching sessions, seminars, workshops, and more. 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