Yulia Gökbulut

About the Author

Yulia Gökbulut is a renowned chess grandmaster and author whose passion for the game has led her to explore its deepest strategic layers through her insightful writings. Born in Istanbul to a Turkish mother and a Russian father, she began playing chess at a young age, quickly rising through the ranks to become one of the few women to achieve the grandmaster title. Gökbulut's expertise in pawn structures and positional play has made her a sought-after coach and commentator in the international chess community. In her debut book, Rock Solid Chess: Tiviakov's Unbeatable Strategies: Pawn Structures, she meticulously dissects the techniques of legendary player Sergei Tiviakov, offering readers practical tools to fortify their games. With a blend of analytical rigor and accessible prose, Gökbulut continues to inspire aspiring players worldwide, bridging classical theory with modern tactics.