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Foundations of Chess Strategy
A Gambit Classic Applying Business Methods to Chess Preparation and Training
Chess is a game where profound strategic thinking must be allied with clever short-term tactics. Most previous works on chess strategy focused on specific strategic elements, but Lars Bo Hansen’s aims here are different. He creates a framework in which these various elements can be systematically included and organized – a framework that will help chess-players know how to think about chess strategy during practical play.
The theory of business strategy is extensively developed, and Hansen adopts the novel approach of investigating whether any of the vast amounts of research and modelling done for business purposes can be applied in chess. He finds that there are indeed many useful parallels, and focuses on how these ideas can be used to good effect by chess-players both in their preparation and when making over-the-board decisions.
This unique new approach to chess strategy, written by a grandmaster who is also an expert in the theory of business strategy, covers topics
Lars Bo Hansen is a well-known grandmaster from Denmark. He has won the Danish Championship on two occasions, and represented his country in four olympiads, winning a bronze medal for his individual performance in 1990. His many tournament victories include first prize in the strong Copenhagen Open in both 1997 and 2000. Away from the board, he teaches and lectures on business studies, with a particular focus on marketing, organization and strategy.
“Overall, many may well find this work to be rather groundbreaking and just as original and practically useful as The Seven Deadly Chess Sins or as Yermolinsky’s superb The Road to Chess Improvement .” - IM Richard Palliser, www.yorkshirechess.org.uk
“Hansen is full of insights, clearly interested in his subject, and capable of finding original ways to describe the game. This is a unique book, and I can unequivocally recommend Foundations of Chess Strategy to all mid-level players and above” – IM John Watson, www.jeremysilman.com
“no less an author than Garry Kasparov himself is now promising a book on applying the principles of chess to the business world (Hansen in reverse) so the idea has clearly caught on.” – Andy Mack, Weekend Chess
“Lars Bo thankfully reminds us that business science is far from exact. His approach is instructive and makes a great framework for revelling in the styles and games of lots of great players while discussing your problems.” – IM Craig Pritchett, The Herald
“This book will help those who want to know their own ability and from that devise openings and strategies.” – Harry Schaak, KARL
“a thought provoking, entertaining and enjoyable book that will serve you well.” – Michael Blake, IECG Newsletter
Chess is a game where profound strategic thinking must be allied with clever short-term tactics. Most previous works on chess strategy focused on specific strategic elements, but Lars Bo Hansen’s aims here are different. He creates a framework in which these various elements can be systematically included and organized – a framework that will help chess-players know how to think about chess strategy during practical play.
The theory of business strategy is extensively developed, and Hansen adopts the novel approach of investigating whether any of the vast amounts of research and modelling done for business purposes can be applied in chess. He finds that there are indeed many useful parallels, and focuses on how these ideas can be used to good effect by chess-players both in their preparation and when making over-the-board decisions.
This unique new approach to chess strategy, written by a grandmaster who is also an expert in the theory of business strategy, covers topics
Lars Bo Hansen is a well-known grandmaster from Denmark. He has won the Danish Championship on two occasions, and represented his country in four olympiads, winning a bronze medal for his individual performance in 1990. His many tournament victories include first prize in the strong Copenhagen Open in both 1997 and 2000. Away from the board, he teaches and lectures on business studies, with a particular focus on marketing, organization and strategy.
“Overall, many may well find this work to be rather groundbreaking and just as original and practically useful as The Seven Deadly Chess Sins or as Yermolinsky’s superb The Road to Chess Improvement .” - IM Richard Palliser, www.yorkshirechess.org.uk
“Hansen is full of insights, clearly interested in his subject, and capable of finding original ways to describe the game. This is a unique book, and I can unequivocally recommend Foundations of Chess Strategy to all mid-level players and above” – IM John Watson, www.jeremysilman.com
“no less an author than Garry Kasparov himself is now promising a book on applying the principles of chess to the business world (Hansen in reverse) so the idea has clearly caught on.” – Andy Mack, Weekend Chess
“Lars Bo thankfully reminds us that business science is far from exact. His approach is instructive and makes a great framework for revelling in the styles and games of lots of great players while discussing your problems.” – IM Craig Pritchett, The Herald
“This book will help those who want to know their own ability and from that devise openings and strategies.” – Harry Schaak, KARL
“a thought provoking, entertaining and enjoyable book that will serve you well.” – Michael Blake, IECG Newsletter
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176 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 2005
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February 26, 2025
Goed boek over de geschiedenis van het schaken.
Aan de hand van verschillende stijlen worden de schakers gecategoriseerd.
Mijn bedoeling was andersom de schaaktactiek toepassen op de business.
Maargoed dat zien we in de toekomst wel.
Het gaat over de oorsprong van schaakstrategie.
Wat houdt het in en hoe is het gevormd.
Wat zijn de factoren die een rol spelen, tijd kwaliteit, ruimte ed.
Eerst gaat men in op de menselijke rol binnen het schaken.
Tenslotte zijn we niet machines.
Daarnaast komende verschillende stijlen manieren van spelen aan bod.
De reflectoren die reageren op de stelling.
De theoretici die uitgaan van vaste strategieen en openingen.
De pragmatici die uitgaan van concrete calculatie en varianten zoals Euwe.
De activisten die uitgaan van het initiatief en combinaties.
Zo kunnen de meeste schakers worden gecategoriseerd.
Ieder zo zijn voorkeur.
Aan de hand van verschillende stijlen worden de schakers gecategoriseerd.
Mijn bedoeling was andersom de schaaktactiek toepassen op de business.
Maargoed dat zien we in de toekomst wel.
Het gaat over de oorsprong van schaakstrategie.
Wat houdt het in en hoe is het gevormd.
Wat zijn de factoren die een rol spelen, tijd kwaliteit, ruimte ed.
Eerst gaat men in op de menselijke rol binnen het schaken.
Tenslotte zijn we niet machines.
Daarnaast komende verschillende stijlen manieren van spelen aan bod.
De reflectoren die reageren op de stelling.
De theoretici die uitgaan van vaste strategieen en openingen.
De pragmatici die uitgaan van concrete calculatie en varianten zoals Euwe.
De activisten die uitgaan van het initiatief en combinaties.
Zo kunnen de meeste schakers worden gecategoriseerd.
Ieder zo zijn voorkeur.
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