Positional Decision Making in Chess by Boris Gelfand (twarda okładka)

This Positional Decision Making in Chess by Boris Gelfand is an English-language hardcover chess book that takes you inside the thinking behind positional decisions at the board. Rather than offering generic advice, it shows how a grandmaster evaluates practical positions through his own games and games by Akiba Rubinstein.

What the book covers

Boris Gelfand focuses on the key themes of positional play: using space advantage, applying the so-called squeeze, transforming pawn structures, and turning one type of advantage into another. These are the ideas that often shape the quality of a middlegame plan and determine whether an edge is maintained or allowed to slip away.

The real strength of the book is the way it leads the reader through the author’s thought process. It does not stop at showing moves; it explains why a positional decision makes sense and how a strong player assesses a position in practical tournament play.

Who it is for

This is a particularly useful read for ambitious players, trainers and students who want to understand positional chess more deeply rather than simply memorising variations.

Authors and context

Boris Gelfand is the main author, and Jacob Aagaard is the co-author. The book is written in English and presented in hardcover format.

Key details

• Product type: hardcover chess book
• Author: Boris Gelfand
• Co-author: Jacob Aagaard
• Language: English
• Binding: hardcover
• Page count: 288
• Publication date: 17 June 2015
• ISBN: 978-1-78483-006-9