Applied Game Theory for Chess: Mathematical Decision-Making and Clock Management at the Board

By Hayden Van Der Post

Reactive Publishing

Master the rigorous mathematical principles governing competitive decision-making and clock control at the chessboard.

Most chess literature treats time management as a secondary psychological factor or a matter of simple intuition. Applied Game Theory for Chess bridges the gap between formal game-theoretic models and practical execution at the board, delivering a systematic approach to calculating value under strict temporal constraints.

What You Will Learn:

Formal Decision Trees: Evaluate candidate moves through non-cooperative game theory and probability matrices.

Clock Allocation Dynamics: Calculate the time-investment threshold for critical positions versus routine moves.

Risk Management: Quantify variance, complexity, and expected utility when navigating sharp tactical lines.

Endgame and Dynamic Time Scenarios: Manage increment structures, sudden-death scrambles, and time-pressure mitigation strategies.

Designed for analytical players, tournament competitors, and students of quantitative strategy, this text provides the logical foundation required to optimize move selection while maintaining absolute command over the clock.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HKF4KMJ4
• ISBN13: 9798175685115
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"