A portrait of Mark Dvoretsky, the trainer whose students and books shaped a generation, subtitled “The Profound and Lasting Influence of Mark Dvoretsky.” Compiled by Vladimir Barsky and published by New in Chess in 2024. Paperback, 328 pages, with a preface to the English edition and a foreword by Garry Kasparov.
Four parts, each a different angle on the man. The first collects the memories of his contemporaries, players and trainers who worked with him. The second is a selection of Dvoretsky’s own games, which are far less well known than his teaching. The third reprints his endgame studies for practical players. The fourth gathers his interviews and articles, so the last word is his. An index of names closes the book.
Best for: readers interested in chess training and the people who did it. Club level and up.