Gelfand/Aagaard: Dynamic Decision Making in Chess

Autor: Gelfand, Boris; Aagaard, Jacob
Verlag / Hersteller: Quality Chess
Erscheinungsjahr: 2016
Sprache: Englisch
Buchumschlag: hardcover
Seiten: 288

Learn Decision-Making from a World Championship Challenger

Dynamic Decision Making in Chess by Boris Gelfand and Jacob Aagaard explores how elite grandmasters navigate complex positions under pressure.

Gelfand, a former World Championship Challenger, analyzes his own decisive victories and critical mistakes to reveal the thinking process behind top-level play.

This book addresses decision-making in dynamic positions—where tactics, compensation, and time constraints demand precision and clear judgment.

Highlights

• Insight into a world-class grandmaster's decision-making process through annotated games
• Analysis of tactical mistakes and how elite players approach dynamic positions
• Coverage of compensation, time management, and dynamic defence in practical play
• Real examples from Gelfand's tournament practice, including games from Minsk 1979 and other key contests
• Continuation of Gelfand's Decision Making series, building on positional foundations with tactical complexity

Suitable for advancing players seeking to understand how top grandmasters convert dynamic positions into results.

FAQ

What is covered in this book?
The book examines decision-making in dynamic positions, with chapters on tactics at the top level, tactical mistakes, compensation, time management, and dynamic defence. Gelfand uses his own games as teaching material, including contests from Minsk 1979 and other tournaments.

Is this book part of a series?
Yes, this is the second volume in Gelfand's Decision Making series. It follows Positional Decision Making in Chess (2015) and focuses on dynamic and tactical aspects rather than purely positional strategy.

Who is this book suitable for?
The book is designed for advanced players and those serious about understanding high-level decision-making. While accessible to players of varying strengths, it assumes solid chess knowledge and works best for those looking to improve their practical play.