Books by Boris Gelfand

Former World Chess Championship Challenger Boris Gelfand discusses decision making in endgames and positions where one side possesses a structural or material advantage. This investigation 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.

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. 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.

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