Planning in Modern Chess

Description

Planning in Modern Chess by Grandmaster Efstratios Grivas is an essential work for any player seeking to improve strategic thinking and planning skills on the board.

Planning is the heart of chess: it gives purpose to every move and helps achieve concrete objectives during the game. Grivas examines how modern planning has evolved from the classical era to today’s chess, where flexibility, critical evaluation, and adaptability are as important as tactical calculation.

The book presents 75 carefully selected positions, with detailed analysis of strategic decisions, the pros and cons of each option, and the psychological factors influencing play. The author teaches how to recognize when to follow a plan and when to adjust it, helping the reader develop a dynamic and modern understanding of chess.

Grivas, besides being a grandmaster and international coach, has served as an arbiter and tournament organizer and has represented Greece in numerous international competitions, winning a gold medal in the European Team Championship.

Published by Editorial La Casa del Ajedrez, this book is ideal for intermediate and advanced players seeking to enhance their strategic vision, learn to formulate solid plans, and refine their positional understanding in contemporary chess.