The Grunfeld Defence

The Grunfeld Defence
Author: Nigel Davies
Publisher: Opening Repertoire
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2021-02
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9781781945742

The Grünfeld Defence is is a combative reply to 1 d4 which has been favoured by many world champions including those two legends of the game, Bobby Fischer and Garry Kasparov. It is an opening in the hypermodern style, in that Black generally allows White to build a strong centre early on in the expectation of being able to undermine it in the middlegame play. Opening Repetoire: The Grünfeld Defence book cuts through the dense theory that surrounds this opening and establishes a straightforward repertoire is based around consistent strategies and concepts. It has all the information necessary to enable the reader to begin playing the Grünfeld with confidence. There are also "Grünfeld-type" suggestions to counter White systems based on the English and Réti openings.In Opening Repertoire: The Grünfeld Defence, Nigel Davies guides the reader through the complexities of the Grünfeld and carves out a repertoire for Black. He examines all aspects of this highly complex opening and provides the reader with well-researched, fresh, and innovative analysis. Each annotated game has valuable lessons on how to play the opening and contains instructive commentary on typical middlegame plans.- A complete repertoire for Black against 1 d4.- A question and answer approach provides an excellent study method.

The Modernized Grünfeld Defense

The Modernized Grünfeld Defense
Author: Yaroslav Zherebukh
Publisher:
Total Pages: 302
Release: 2020-07-14
Genre:
ISBN: 9789492510792

The Modernized Grünfeld Defense will be extremely helpful for any chess player looking for a reliable lifetime repertoire against White's 1.d4. It will benefit current Grünfeld players as Yaro unveils his analysis and numerous novelties waiting to be played over the board.

Playing the Grünfeld

Playing the Grünfeld
Author: Alexey Kovalchuk
Publisher:
Total Pages: 504
Release: 2020-06-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9781784830953

The Grünfeld Defence is well known to be one of Black's best and most challenging responses to 1.d4, and has long been a favorite choice of elite chess players including Kasparov, Svidler, Caruana, Vachier-Lagrave and many more. Alexey Kovalchuk is a young Russian talent with expert knowledge of the Grünfeld, and in this book he shares his best ideas to form a complete, coherent and combative repertoire for Black.

Understanding the Grünfeld

Understanding the Grünfeld
Author: Jonathan Rowson
Publisher: Gambit Publications
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1999
Genre: Chess
ISBN: 9781901983098

Written by a leading expert in the Grunfeld defence, this is a thorough guide to an important chess opening, with explanations of the main themes for both sides.'

Opening Repertoire: The Grünfeld Defence

Opening Repertoire: The Grünfeld Defence
Author: Nigel Davies
Publisher: Everyman Chess
Total Pages: 460
Release: 2021-03-08
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 1781945756

The Grünfeld Defence is is a combative reply to 1 d4 which has been favoured by many world champions including those two legends of the game, Bobby Fischer and Garry Kasparov. It is an opening in the hypermodern style, in that Black generally allows White to build a strong centre early on in the expectation of being able to undermine it in the middlegame play. Opening Repetoire: The Grünfeld Defence book cuts through the dense theory that surrounds this opening and establishes a straightforward repertoire is based around consistent strategies and concepts. It has all the information necessary to enable the reader to begin playing the Grünfeld with confidence. There are also “Grünfeld-type” suggestions to counter White systems based on the English and Réti openings. In Opening Repertoire: The Grünfeld Defence, Nigel Davies guides the reader through the complexities of the Grünfeld and carves out a repertoire for Black. He examines all aspects of this highly complex opening and provides the reader with well-researched, fresh, and innovative analysis. Each annotated game has valuable lessons on how to play the opening and contains instructive commentary on typical middlegame plans. * A complete repertoire for Black against 1 d4. * A question and answer approach provides an excellent study method.

Challenging the Grunfeld

Challenging the Grunfeld
Author: Edward Dearing
Publisher: Quality Chess
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005
Genre: Chess
ISBN: 9789197524346

This is a thorough guide to a very complex opening system for experienced chess players. Organised in the traditional 'complete' style, this is more than just a repertoire for White against this topical system. Experienced players are attracted to the strategic complexity of 1.d4 openings, but do not know how to deal with the dynamic Grünfeld Defence. Here, an International Master suggests that the answer is the Modern Exchange Variation, as favoured by Kramnik, Gelfand, Anand and other top grandmasters on numerous occasions. With in-depth coverage, the book includes 50 main games readers can play through with conclusions at the end of every game and chapter This is essential reading for both defenders of this opening system, as well as those who want to "Challenge the Grünfeld".

A Killer Chess Opening Repertoire

A Killer Chess Opening Repertoire
Author: Aaron Summerscale
Publisher: Gambit Publications
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9781906454180

Bored with the same old openings? Worried about having to learn too much theory? Then this book will come as a godsend. Aaron Summerscale presents a set of exceptionally dangerous opening weapons for White. Each recommended line is based on a solid positional foundation, yet also promises long-term (and short-term!) attacking chances. The variations are not just easy to learn and play, but they also set Black complex problems. * A queen's pawn repertoire based on rapid piece development * Reveals many lethal attacking ideas and traps * Features the legendary '150' and Barry Attacks For this new edition, the publishers enlisted the help of hotshot opening writer Sverre Johnsen, who has updated the coverage where necessary, while retaining the spirit, charm and aims of Summerscale's original work. The killer repertoire remains easy to learn, and is now more dangerous than ever!

The Grünfeld for the Attacking Player

The Grünfeld for the Attacking Player
Author: Bogdan Lalić
Publisher: B. T. Batsford Limited
Total Pages: 236
Release: 1997
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN:

A complete set of recommended systems for Grunfeld enthusiasts, designed to appeal to club and tournament chess players everywhere.

Chess Developments

Chess Developments
Author: David Vigorito
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-06
Genre: Chess
ISBN: 9781857446890

Chess Developments provides state-of-the-art openings coverage. Chess Developments focuses on the current trends - concentrating on critical lines, theoretical novelties and powerful new ideas. It offers players of all levels the opportunity to keep up-to-date with current opening theory whilst also expanding and improving their repertoires. The Grünfeld is a dynamic opening in which Black allows White to build an imposing pawn centre before plotting its downfall by a series of attacks with pawns and pieces. This ambitious, hypermodern approach is popular from club level all the way through to the World's elite. In this book, David Vigorito selects and examines the most important and instructive Grünfeld games from recent years, highlighting the main developments and novelties for both White and Black. Vigorito is well known for his opening expertise, and his clear explanations of the plans and tactics for both sides will benefit all players. *Essential coverage of the Grünfeld Defence*Packed with key new ideas and critical analysis*User-friendly design to help readers absorb information

Opening Repertoire

Opening Repertoire
Author: Christof Sielecki
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-06-15
Genre: Chess
ISBN: 9781781941096

Title page verso lists the actual publisher: Gloucester Publishers Limited.