{"product_id":"gelfand-positional-decision-making-in-chess-2nd-edition-paperback","title":"Gelfand: Positional Decision Making in Chess, 2nd Edition (paperback)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLearn Positional Thinking from a World Champion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePositional Decision Making in Chess, 2nd Edition by Boris Gelfand offers advanced players direct access to the strategic reasoning of a top grandmaster. Rather than prescriptive rules, Gelfand explains the thought process behind his moves—how space, pawn structures, and incremental advantages shape concrete decisions over the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book draws on Gelfand's own games alongside those of his strategic mentor, Akiba Rubinstein, to illustrate core positional concepts: the squeeze, space control, pawn transformation, and the conversion of small edges into decisive advantages. This approach bridges the gap between general chess principles and the practical judgment required at elite level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsight into a grandmaster's decision-making process during real games\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis of positional themes including squeeze, space advantage, and pawn structure transformation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamples drawn from Gelfand's own matches and games by Akiba Rubinstein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocus on how small advantages accumulate and convert into winning positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeaches the recognition and evaluation of positional imbalances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA rare window into the strategic thinking that separates elite players from the rest.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat positional concepts does the book cover?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book focuses on the squeeze, space advantage, pawn structure transformation, and the transformation of advantages. Gelfand explains how these ideas interact and how top players recognize and exploit positional imbalances in practical play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does Gelfand use Akiba Rubinstein's games in the book?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRubinstein was Gelfand's strategic hero and exemplified the positional mastery the author seeks to teach. Including Rubinstein's games alongside his own allows Gelfand to illustrate enduring principles of positional play across different eras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this book suitable for club-level players?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book is designed for advanced players already familiar with chess fundamentals. It assumes solid knowledge of openings and tactics; the focus is on the deeper strategic judgment expected at grandmaster level rather than introductory concepts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quality Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57978971128190,"sku":"97630","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/8415\/3664\/files\/9781784832704.jpg?v=1788558132","url":"https:\/\/chess-tigers.de\/products\/gelfand-positional-decision-making-in-chess-2nd-edition-paperback","provider":"Chess Tigers Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}