Chess Coach (Paperback)

This Chess Coach: The Profound and Lasting Influence of Mark Dvoretsky is an English-language paperback chess book that explores one of the most influential trainers in chess history through biography, interviews, articles and game analysis.

About the book

Mark Dvoretsky (1947–2016) was widely regarded as one of the strongest international masters in the world, but his greatest impact came from coaching. After his playing career, he became a remarkably perceptive trainer who could quickly identify what a student needed and help them improve not only their chess, but also their thinking, discipline and working habits.

In this book, Vladimir Barsky traces Dvoretsky’s lasting influence on modern chess. The story is told through the voices of his best-known students, including Artur Yusupov and Sergey Dolmatov, as well as former world champions and leading players such as Garry Kasparov, Viswanathan Anand, Veselin Topalov and Magnus Carlsen.

What’s inside

The book combines memories, interviews, articles and chess material. Alongside the personal stories and anecdotes, it includes 39 games by Mark Dvoretsky, showing how strong a player he was in his own right. The games are analysed by Dvoretsky himself and by former students, which gives the book both historical interest and practical value.

It is a strong choice for readers interested in chess coaching, the history of modern training, annotated games and the wider influence of great trainers on player development.

Key details

• Product type: paperback chess book
• Author: Vladimir Barsky
• Subject: Mark Dvoretsky
• Language: English
• Format: paperback
• Page count: 328 pages
• Content: biography, interviews, articles and chess material
• Games included: 39 games by Mark Dvoretsky