{"product_id":"devoted-to-chess","title":"Postovsky: Devoted to Chess - The Creative Heritage of Yuri Razuvaev","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLearn from a Legendary Chess Trainer and Theoretician\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDevoted to Chess: The Creative Heritage of Yuri Razuvaev, by Boris Postovsky, honours one of Soviet chess's most influential figures. Yuri Razuvaev (1945–2012) was a leading Grandmaster, opening theorist, and the trainer of choice for world champions and elite players alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book captures Razuvaev's legacy through personal accounts, annotated games, and his own articles on chess strategy and theory. Players including Kramnik, Karpov, Gelfand, Topalov, Carlsen, and Caruana share insights into how Razuvaev's keen eye for weakness and positional mastery shaped their understanding of the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVladimir Kramnik writes in his foreword: studying Razuvaev's creative heritage brings great benefits. The collection draws on rare Russian historical material, making it a unique resource for ambitious players seeking to deepen their chess culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnnotated games by Razuvaev and fellow grandmasters, showcasing his positional play and tournament success\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst-hand anecdotes from world-class players trained by Razuvaev, revealing his teaching methods and chess insights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal articles and speeches by Razuvaev on opening theory, strategy, and chess development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContributions from Kasparov, Kramnik, Karpov, Gelfand, Carlsen, and Caruana, among others\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare Russian historical chess material previously unknown in the West\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForeword by Vladimir Kramnik endorsing the value of Razuvaev's creative work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA must-read for serious students of the game seeking to understand how one of chess history's finest trainers shaped modern Grandmaster play.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does this book cover besides Razuvaev's own games?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book includes personal reminiscences from dozens of players who studied with Razuvaev, revealing his approach to training and his insights into chess. It also features his own articles and speeches on opening theory, strategy, and other aspects of chess development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho are the contributing players in this book?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContributors include world champions and leading grandmasters such as Kasparov, Kramnik, Karpov, Gelfand, Topalov, Lautier, Salov, Kosteniuk, Carlsen, and Caruana. Their accounts provide diverse perspectives on Razuvaev's influence on their play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this book suitable for improving my own play?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The annotated games, opening theory, and training insights from Razuvaev and his students offer concrete lessons in positional understanding and chess strategy. It is aimed at ambitious players seeking to deepen their chess knowledge and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New in Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47053199278400,"sku":"00305-2","price":29.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/8415\/3664\/files\/Boris_Postovsky_-_Devoted_to_Chess_-_The_creative_legacy_of_Yuri_Razuvaev.jpg?v=1723314614","url":"https:\/\/chess-tigers.de\/en\/products\/devoted-to-chess","provider":"Chess Tigers Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}