Boris Gelfand Bücher

Seit mehr als einem Jahrzehnt gehört Boris Gelfand zu den prägenden Figuren der internationalen Schachszene. Nun legt der im weissrussischen Minsk geborene und seit 3 Jahren in Rishon-Le-Zion, Israel, lebende Großmeister eine Sammlung seiner besten Partien erstmals in Deutsch vor. In ausführlich und auf Klubspielerniveau kommentierten Partien, Kombinationen sowie Endspielanalysen gibt der 37-Jährige Einblick in das Denken eines Profis, der selbst Weltmeisterschaftskandidat war und vielen anderen Topspielern als Sekundant zur Seite stand. Ergänzt wird die Partiesammlung mit einem Kapitel über Grünfeld-Indisch, einer Eröffnung, die neben der zweischneidigen Najdorf-Variante in der Sizilianischen Verteidung zu Boris Gelfands Markenzeichen gehört.

Two-part treatment begins with discussions of coordinates of points on a line, coordinates of points in a plane, and coordinates of points in space. Part two examines geometry as an aid to calculation and peculiarities of four-dimensional space. Abundance of ingenious problems — includes solutions, answers, and hints. 1967 edition.

Focusing on theory more than computations, this 3-part text covers sequences, definitions, and methods of induction; combinations; and limits, with introductory problems, definition-related problems, and problems related to computation limits.Answers and hints to the test problems are provided; "road signs" mark passages requiring particular attention. 1969 edition.

In Decision Making in Major Piece Endings former World Chess Championship Challenger Boris Gelfand discusses his path to decision making in endgames involving rooks or queens, as well as the often neglected "4th Phase." Countless games are decided by good or bad technique in such endgames, so readers are certain to benefit from the insights of a world-class Grandmaster on this vital topic.

In Technical Decision Making in Chess former World Championship Challenger Boris Gelfand discusses his path to decision making in endgames and positions where one side possesses a structural or material advantage. This investigation into a top Grandmaster's technical understanding will illuminate difficult parts of the game that many players find elusive. Concepts like the "Zone of one mistake" are certain to be a revelation to many.

Positional Decision Making in Chess offers a rare look into the mind of a top grandmaster. In his efforts to explain his way of thinking, Boris Gelfand focuses on such topics as the squeeze, space advantage, the transformation of pawn structures and the transformation of advantages. Based on examples from his own games and those of his hero, Akiba Rubinstein, Gelfand explains how he thinks during the game.

In Dynamic Decision Making in Chess former World Championship Challenger Boris Gelfand continues his investigation into decision-making at the top level, discussing some of his best games as well as his worst slips, giving the reader a unique insight into the mind of a world-class grandmaster.