Under the Surface by Jan Markos (Paperback)

This Under the Surface by Jan Markos is an English-language paperback chess book that goes beyond move counting and shows how a strong player thinks about a position.

What the book covers

Jan Markos invites the reader to look “under the surface” of chess, where the key question is not only whether a move is correct, but what is really happening in the position. The book focuses on chess strategy and positional understanding, showing how to assess piece placement, identify the important factors and organise your thinking during a game.

Its central idea is straightforward: deeper understanding makes chess more rewarding to study and play. That makes it a natural choice for ambitious amateurs who want to improve their decision-making rather than simply memorise patterns.

Who it is for

This book is a good fit for club players, trainers and readers who want to work on their understanding of chess. It is also well suited to study, self-improvement, club preparation and coaching.

About the author

Jan Markos is the author of Under the Surface.

Key details

• Product type: paperback chess book
• Author: Jan Markos
• Language: English
• Subject: chess strategy and positional understanding
• Approach: looks deeper into a position and identifies what really matters
• Use: study, self-improvement, club play preparation and coaching