Finding Chess Jewels by Michal Krasenkow

Finding Chess Jewels by Michał Krasenkow is a high-quality instructional collection of annotated games and deep tactical-strategic analysis drawn from the author’s own career as a grandmaster.

The book focuses on uncovering “jewels” in chess—positions where hidden resources, tactical ideas, or subtle strategic concepts dramatically change the evaluation of the game.

Krasenkow emphasizes calculation accuracy, creative attacking ideas, and positional intuition, showing how strong players discover non-obvious solutions in complex positions.

Each game is presented with rich commentary, often highlighting critical moments where precise decisions or imaginative ideas determine the outcome.

The work blends practical tournament experience with instructional insight, making it useful for improving both tactical sharpness and strategic understanding.

A valuable resource for serious club players, tournament competitors, and aspiring masters, especially those who want to improve their ability to spot hidden resources and calculate accurately under real game conditions.