Dvoretsky’s Analytical Manual | Mark Dvoretsky

This manual is designed for ambitious chess players who want to refine their middlegame and analytical skills. It offers high-level training materials focusing on practical decision-making, such as when to apply intuition or deep calculations. 
With 424 pages of in-depth analysis and exercises, it covers various topics, helping players avoid time pressure, assess positions accurately, and make calculated decisions during games.

"Dvoretsky's Analytical Manual" is considered one of the great chess books of the modern era, especially when paired with "Dvoretsky's Endgame Manual."

• This book primarily aims at very advanced players in the Elo range 2000+.
• Numerous exercises to help you sharpen your skills and knowledge
• Dive into Dvoretsky's talent and ability to blend in-depth analysis with his captivating and accessible writing style
• Grandmaster Lev Alburt complimented the book, calling it a "true gem"
• An invaluable resource for serious chess players

Reader’s reviews:

Very good stuff! ... There is a phenomenal amount of rich material in this book ... Dvoretsky's Analytical Manual is a magnificent piece of work ... It gets my highest recommendation for those 2200 and above - From Jeremy Silman's review at JeremySilman.com

You do not buy Dvoretsky's books to feel good about your chess. You buy them for a mental workout and improve your calculation and understanding of chess strategic concepts. You cannot do better than Dvoretsky and Aagaard for the aspiring professional player. While much work is needed, the time is certainly well spent - B Logan

About the Author:

Mark Dvoretsky (1947-2016) was one of the most legendary chess instructors in history. Though a strong International Master himself, his true genius lay in training elite players - most notably GM Artur Yusupov (who became one of the world's top players), Kasparov, Anand and Topalov. His systematic, deeply analytical teaching approach became known as "the Dvoretsky method" and represented what GM Yusupov called "one of the secrets of the Russian chess school."

As an author, Dvoretsky produced some of chess literature's most respected works. His Endgame Manual, first published in 2003, was immediately recognised as a modern classic and is widely considered the single best endgame book ever written. His books are known for their exceptional depth and uncompromising difficulty, demanding serious study but rewarding readers with profound chess understanding that has influenced generations of strong players worldwide.

Other Details:

Paperback
Pages: 424
Dimensions: 17.8 × 2.2 × 25.4cm
ISBN: 9781936490745