{"product_id":"kuljasevic-beyond-material","title":"Kuljasevic: Beyond Material","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMaster Sacrifices and Positional Compensation Beyond Material Count\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond Material by Grandmaster Davorin Kuljasevic challenges the conventional approach to evaluating sacrifices in chess. Rather than relying solely on material balance, this book teaches players to assess positions through the lens of time, space, and psychology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany players instinctively count material to judge whether a sacrifice is sound. This book demonstrates why that mindset limits strategic understanding. Kuljasevic shows how piece values fluctuate based on factors like mobility, initiative, pawn structure, and attacking potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core skill developed here is the ability to calculate compensation accurately and accept positions with uncertain material balance. Winning through sacrifice becomes a deliberate, practiced technique rather than a desperate gamble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn to evaluate positions beyond material count using space, tempo, and initiative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore how mobility, harmony, outposts, and pawn structures affect real piece value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudy instructive examples that illustrate the psychology of taking calculated risks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop confidence in accepting positions where compensation is not immediately quantifiable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster the modern chess mindset: suppressing the urge for instant material gratification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild the calculation skills needed to determine true sacrifice correctness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter working through this book, sacrificing material with precision and strategic purpose becomes an intuitive, winning weapon.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the book focus only on tactical sacrifices, or does it cover strategic compensation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book goes beyond simple tactical trades. It emphasizes non-material factors—space, tempo, initiative, and pawn structure—that determine whether a sacrifice generates real compensation. Kuljasevic teaches players to evaluate positions holistically rather than rely on material accounting alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat types of examples and positions are covered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book contains numerous instructive examples drawn from Kuljasevic's own experience and tournament practice. These examples illustrate how piece value changes during a game and how psychological and positional factors outweigh static material balance in many situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this book suitable for players who prefer solid, risk-averse chess?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The book is not about reckless sacrificing; rather, it teaches calculated risk-taking and accurate compensation assessment. Players learn to distinguish between unsound gambits and legitimate sacrifices based on concrete positional factors, making them more confident decision-makers regardless of playing style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New in Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57992560214398,"sku":"9789465470283","price":33.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/8415\/3664\/files\/CB07618-2.jpg?v=1788905613","url":"https:\/\/chess-tigers.de\/products\/kuljasevic-beyond-material","provider":"Chess Tigers Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}