Decision Making in Dynamic Chess

Description

In this highly anticipated follow-up to Decision Making in Positional Chess, World Championship runner-up Boris Gelfand offers a deep insight into the thinking and decision-making process of an elite grandmaster in the context of dynamic positions.

The author addresses key topics such as master-level tactics, dynamic compensation, the value of time, typical mistakes, and masterpieces of dynamic defense. Through his own games and examples from legends like Geller, Petrosian, and Rubinstein, Gelfand reveals how he thinks during play and how he balances precision with creativity in open and tactical positions.

With an honest and highly instructive approach, Gelfand explains which decisions were calculated, which were intuitive, and how he learned from his mistakes. This volume focuses on evaluating changing positions, managing initiative, and maintaining clarity under pressure.

The text has been carefully edited by GM Jacob Aagaard, who conveys Gelfand’s ideas with clear and pedagogical style. The result is a work that combines high-level theoretical reflection with practical application, ideal for players seeking to improve their understanding of modern chess.

The book has received praise from figures such as GM Matthew Sadler, GM Simen Agdestein, John Hartmann, and Sam Marsh, who highlight it as one of the finest treatments of dynamic thinking in chess.