Iossif Dorfman The Method & the man

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Noreaster

I’M not familiar with this work but I understand it generated a great deal of controversy. Some will say it is utter trash while others sing its praises. One thing is for certain it is not a cheap book when purchased used. Anyone familiar with this work and what are your opinions regarding its contents? What is the Method consisting of?

If the book wasn’t enough the author has a rather interesting past. As Kasperov’s second during the KK matches he was accused of leaking information. There was also wild information that he was the individual providing information to Fischer that would verify Fischer’s claim that the KK matches were rigged….interesting stuff. What ever became of Dorfman? Were any of the above mentioned rumors confirmed?

Crazychessplaya

Found the following review by Watson, trashing the book:

http://www.chess.co.uk/twic/jwatsonbkrev48.html

Wasn't it Vladimirov who allegedly leaked?

rigamagician

I kind of like Dorfman's book.  He talks about how to identify critical moments, so that you can slow down, and weigh your decisions more carefully.  It doesn't explain everything, but I think the question he is asking about how to know when to spend more time on a position is an important one.