{"product_id":"gelfand-decision-making-in-major-piece-endings-gebunden","title":"Gelfand: Decision Making in Major Piece Endings","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMaster Decision-Making in Rook and Queen Endings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoris Gelfand's Decision Making in Major Piece Endings draws on his experience as a former World Championship Challenger to tackle one of chess's most decisive battlegrounds: endgames with rooks and queens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost games are won or lost not through brilliant tactics but through precise technique in these endgames. This book addresses the practical skills that separate strong players from world-class practitioners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGelfand also explores the often-overlooked transition phase between middlegame and endgame—a critical moment where many players falter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn rook and queen endgame technique from a Grandmaster with world championship experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the 4th phase: the middlegame-to-endgame transition where many games are decided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop sound decision-making frameworks for major piece endgames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudy defensive methods and practical winning methods in complex positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply endgame principles to real tournament situations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEssential reading for advanced players seeking to sharpen their endgame mastery and convert advantages into wins.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Gelfand mean by the '4th phase' in endgames?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 4th phase refers to the transition zone between middlegame and endgame—a period often overlooked in chess teaching yet decisive in practice. Gelfand explores how players handle this critical shift and the decision-making required during this phase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this book cover both rook and queen endings?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The book addresses major piece endgames broadly, covering both rook endings and queen endings, along with the principles and decision-making techniques that apply across these endgame types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this book suitable for intermediate players?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is aimed at advanced and serious chess players. Intermediate players may find parts valuable, but the material assumes solid endgame knowledge and is pitched toward players seeking grandmaster-level insight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quality Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44924072821056,"sku":"00239-2","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/8415\/3664\/files\/content_483ae3e1-a85b-455a-8df8-a3082968112f.jpg?v=1782728243","url":"https:\/\/chess-tigers.de\/products\/gelfand-decision-making-in-major-piece-endings-gebunden","provider":"Chess Tigers Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}