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Pavlovic - Unknown weapons...

Pavlovic - Unknown weapons in the Grünfeld

In my first book I wanted to enlighten the reader on those various lines that were

less explored, and those that have been almost forgotten but were nevertheless

interesting.

 

However this time the book is about cutting-edge lines, which is a very

modern approach to this fascinating opening. Moreover it is important to say that

when I was writing my first book a few years ago, surprisingly, some of these current

lines simply didn’t exist, or were only discussed in a very minor way.

It is true that the Grünfeld fits in very well with the engines’ way of playing chess,

and in that sense it’s almost the perfect opening with which to implement and generate

such ideas.

 

Let’s have a look now at what I mean and start reading my findings!

 

GM Milos Pavlovic, January 2024.

€38.90 Price
Ntirlis - Playing the English

Ntirlis - Playing the English

The English Opening arises after 1.c4, and is a great practical weapon for players of all levels. White dictates the opening from the very first move, and often reaches positions where understanding themes and plans is more important than the latest computer-generated analysis.

 

Nikolaos Ntirlis has been Playing the English successfully for many years in high-level correspondence events, as well as teaching it to students ranging from club players to Grandmasters. While his analysis is first-rate, Ntirlis also understands the differing needs between correspondence and human play, and this repertoire is specifically tailored towards practical players.

 

Playing the English – A World-Class Repertoire provides a complete repertoire with 1.c4, showing how to meet every major option that Black may try. Each section of the book begins with an introduction outlining the main plans and concepts, so you will be equipped with both the strategic and theoretical knowledge needed to crush your opponents.

 

Nikolaos Ntirlis is an award-winning author, openings expert, and Correspondence IM. He has worked as an openings adviser to numerous GMs, including the Danish Olympiad team.

440 pages

€28.99 Price
Gonzalez - The English defence

Gonzalez - The English defence

The English Defence (1 d4 e6 2 c4 b6) is a dynamic, counter-attacking line, initially investigated by English grandmasters. Black aims to set White difficult problems to solve at the very earliest stage of the game. Black’s play is provocative – aiming to lure White into establishing a big pawn centre. This is a risky strategy as White falls behind in development and Black switfly becomes very active. However, if White’s response is more circumspect then Black can often manoeuvre into favourable structures reminiscent of positions arising from the Nimzo-Indian Defence, the Queen’s Indian Defence or even the Dutch.

José González provides an excellent analysis of this complex opening and carves out a powerful repertoire for Black covering all lines after 1 d4. It is possible for White to avoid the "English battle" by playing either 2 Nf3 or even 2 e4 (a rare move for 1 d4 players but seen occasionally). Gonzalez champions an aggressive variant of the Dutch against 2 Nf3 and outlines a simple but effective French Defence repertoire to counter 2 e4.

  • A complete repertoire for Black to counter 1 d4.
  • The question and answer approach provides an excellent study method.   318 pages
€30.00 Price
Semkov - Playing for a win...

Semkov - Playing for a win with ... b6

Playing for a win with ...b6 by Semko Semkov. The author proposes a full repertoire against 1.d4 and 1.c4, which is theoretically sound and leads to sharp, strategically unbalanced positions. It is based on the so-called English Defence 1.d4 e6 2.c4 b6 or 1.c4 b6. A great deal of the book is devoted to White's tries to deviate from theoretical dispute and transfer the game into the Queen's Indian with g3. 236 pages

€25.90 Price
DEMBO - Play the Grünfeld

DEMBO - Play the Grünfeld

Everyman continuant à renouveler les cadres, précisons d’abord que ce Dembo n’est pas le réalisateur de la diagonale du fou : il s’agit de la meilleure joueuse grecque (d’adoption), Yelena. Elle nous cause ici d’un sujet plus d’une fois abordé ces dernières années (Davies et Aagaard pour les généralités, Sakaev et Dearing pour les approches particulières…) Utile pour tous ceux qui veulent rester à jour.
€22.50 Price
WATSON - Mastering the...

WATSON - Mastering the Chess Openings vol. 3

Troisième volume d'une série qu'on ne présente plus - volume assez différent des précédents, au demeurant, puisque consacré entièrement à la partie Anglaise (vieille spécialité du MI américain), et donc sensiblement plus détaillé que les deux premiers tomes qui ratissaient autrement large.
€27.00 Price
AAGAARD - Starting Out :...

AAGAARD - Starting Out : Grünfeld

Pour ce dernier (?) volume de la série, Everyman a envoyé son auteur le plus intrépide à l'assaut du plus risqué des sujets. Doublement risqué, en fait - d'abord parce que la Grünfeld reste le plus acrobatique des débuts semi-fermés, ensuite parce que le sujet avait été remarquablement couvert il y a peu d'années par le jeune et très talentueux Jonathan Rowson dans Understanding the Grünfeld. Comme on pouvait s'y attendre, le MI danois s'est montré à la hauteur de sa tâche. On le retrouve ici tel qu'en lui-même, moins original que dans certains de ses autres ouvrages (la formule de la série ne s'y prête guère), mais sérieux, appliqué, et passablement abrupt dans ses jugements. Il nous offre un outil précieux pour débuter dans cette passionnante ouverture, moins riche mais plus simple et sans doute plus équilibré que le Rowson qui s'adressait surtout aux noirs. Un reproche pourtant : il est regrettable d'entamer un tel livre par une grosse ânerie : la partie fondatrice de l'ouverture n'est pas celle remportée par Grünfeld contre Alekhine à Vienne, mais une nulle beaucoup plus terne obtenue sept mois auparavant contre Fritz Sämisch à Pistyan. La réputation de sérieux de Jacob Aagaard risque d'en prendre un coup...
€19.50 Price
BOGDANOV - Chess Explained...

BOGDANOV - Chess Explained : The Grünfeld

Deux ' Chess Explained ' de plus, avec toujours la même formule : 25 parties commentées en détail pour vous donner un aperçu d'ensemble d'une grande ouverture - ici la Grünfeld et la Slave avec 4dxc4. Comme toujours, ce peut être une bonne façon d'aborder le sujet - mais seulement de l'aborder. Pour vraiment maîtriser l'objet, faudra sans doute bosser un peu plus
€19.50 Price