The Chess GPS vol.2

The Chess GPS, volume 2 is an English-language chess book for players who want to make better decisions at the board, rather than simply hunt for a single “best” move. Sam Palatnik and Michael Khodarkovsky focus on practical move selection, using evaluation, experience, knowledge and intuition to choose the move that matters most in the position.

What this book covers

This second volume of The Chess GPS develops a practical approach to choosing moves during a game. Instead of training the reader to search mechanically for one strongest continuation, it shows how to identify which sensible move best fits the plan of improving the position.

The book also teaches you to connect your evaluation of the position with a concrete decision on the board. You are not only looking for candidate moves, but also learning to choose the one you believe is right and can later justify. That makes the book useful for building independence, responsibility for your own play and a more thoughtful decision-making process.

Why it is useful in practice

The methods presented here are designed to help you find moves that improve the position in a way that suits your own style and preferences. The same ideas can also be applied when analysing grandmaster games, making it easier to understand the thinking behind their practical choices. The book includes typical examples of such decisions, so the ideas are always tied to real play.

It is a good choice for chess players who want to move beyond simple calculation and learn how to make more mature decisions in a game. It can be used for self-study, for game analysis, or as a useful addition to coaching sessions.

Key details

• Product type: chess book
• Title: The Chess GPS
• Volume: 2
• Authors: Sam Palatnik, Michael Khodarkovsky
• Language: English
• Page count: 210
• Content focus: practical decision-making at the chessboard