The Classical King's Indian

The Classical King's Indian
Author: John Nunn
Publisher: B. T. Batsford Limited
Total Pages: 111
Release: 1990
Genre: Chess
ISBN: 9780713465518

The King's Indian defence is a favourite with attacking players, and has formed a major part of the repertoires of many great players, including Bobby Fisher and Gary Kasparov. The classical variation is the most popular line in the King's Indian, and it leads to complex positions in which good preparation is vital. Here, John Nunn takes a thorough look at the variation, providing many new ideas for both White and Black.

Understanding the King's Indian

Understanding the King's Indian
Author: Mikhail Golubev
Publisher: Gambit Publications
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005-11-14
Genre: Chess
ISBN: 9781904600312

Everything you ever wanted to know about one of the most appealing chess openings Author is a lifelong King's Indian specialist Despite its pointed and aggressive nature, the King's Indian is an opening that lends itself well to discussion in terms of plans, ideas, and pawn-structures. Those who are familiar with these underlying themes will enjoy an enormous practical advantage when facing those who lack this understanding, even if they are theoretically well-prepared. Essential reading for all who strive to win with Black

First Steps The King’s Indian Defence

First Steps The King’s Indian Defence
Author: Andrew Martin
Publisher: Everyman Chess
Total Pages: 599
Release: 2019-09-22
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 178194430X

The King’s Indian Defence is one of the great classical counter-attacking openings. The most aggressive world champions (including Mikhail Tal, Bobby Fischer and Garry Kasparov) have all scored brilliant knockout victories with this opening. In this book the highly experienced coach international master Andrew Martin explains the basic ideas behind all the different variations that occur after 1 d4 Nf6 2 c4 g6 3 Nc3 Bg7 4 e4 d6. The focus on strategic elements such as pawn structures, attacking plans and typical piece manouevres allows the reader to quickly gain an excellent feel for this complex opening. First Steps is an opening series that is ideal for improving players who want simple and straightforward explanations. First Steps emphasizes: * the basic principles * the basic strategies * the key tricks and traps First Steps books are based around carefully selected instructive games which demonstrate exactly what both sides are trying to achieve. There is enough theory to enable the improving player to get to grips with the opening without feeling overwhelmed. If you want to take up a new opening, First Steps is the ideal place to start.

The King's Indian

The King's Indian
Author: Victor Viorel Bologan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2009
Genre: Chess
ISBN: 9789548782715

The King's Indian according to Tigran Petrosian

The King's Indian according to Tigran Petrosian
Author: Igor Yanvarjov
Publisher: SCB Distributors
Total Pages: 1025
Release: 2019-05-09
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 1941270581

Welcome to Tiger’s Den! Tigran Petrosian, the ninth world chess champion, was one of the deepest thinkers the chess world has ever seen. His handling of complex strategic positions was legendary. Now, for the first time, Russian international master Igor Yanvarjov has put together a superb collection of virtually all the known games played by Petrosian – with both colors – in the King’s Indian Defense and other closely related Indian structures. The author’s objective was, first of all, to reveal the richness of Petrosian’s chess world and to follow the strategic development of the King’s Indian Defense through the prism of Petrosian’s creative work. He does this with the presentation of almost 300 deeply annotated, complete games. Contents include: Preface by Levon Aronian; Foreword by Igor Zaitsev; The Classical Variation; The Sämisch System ; The Fianchetto Variation; The Benoni; Other Systems; Portrait of a Chess Player; Lessons from Petrosian; The Problem of the Exchange; “Furman’s Bishop”; “Pawns are the soul of chess”; Playing by Analogy; Maneuvering Battle; Experiments; Realist or Romantic?; The King’s Indian with Colors – and Flanks – Reversed; Appendix; Index of Tabiyas; ECO/Opening/Tabiya Indexes. This splendid collection of annotated games will not only have enormous appeal to King’s Indian aficionados, but to all chessplayers who wish to expand their understanding of the strategic concepts underpinning the royal game as a whole.

Bologan's King's Indian

Bologan's King's Indian
Author: Victor Bologan
Publisher: New In Chess
Total Pages: 448
Release: 2017-05-09
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9056917242

The King’s Indian Defence is arguably the most ambitious and exciting way to play against 1.d4. Black wants to start an early attack on his opponent’s king, relying on the dynamic potential of his position. The KID has been a favourite of legendary attacking players such as Mikhail Tal, Bobby Fischer and Garry Kasparov, and remains highly popular at club level. Respected Grandmaster and acknowledged chess opening expert Victor Bologan presents a complete King’s Indian repertoire for Black that is much more than just a lucidly explained and very playable set of responses. In many lines he presents two options to handle the Black position. Bologan’s explanations are accessible for a wide range of players and he provides the reader with a thorough grounding in the strategic and tactical motifs. White players can benefit from this book as well, since he looks at things from both sides. During his research, Bologan has found many new ideas and resources. With this book under your belt you can go to your next tournament with confidence. You will win many exciting games with Bologan’s King’s Indian!

King's Indian Warfare

King's Indian Warfare
Author: Ilya Smirin
Publisher: Quality Chess
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2016-10-05
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9781784830250

King's Indian Warfare is a practical guide to the most dynamic and ambitious defense against 1.d4. Learn to play the King's Indian like a world-class attacker from a life-long expert. Inside Smirin annotates his best games in the King's Indian, explaining his successes, including his mini-match of four games over a decade against former World Champion Vladimir Kramnik, which Smirin won 21/2-11/2. From sacrificial feasts to positional masterclasses, this book has it all.

Beating the King's Indian and Grunfeld

Beating the King's Indian and Grunfeld
Author: Timothy Taylor
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9781857444285

The King's Indian and the Grünfeld are two of Black's most popular answers to 1 d4; unsurprising given that they were long-time favourites of chess legends Garry Kasparov and, before him, Bobby Fischer. Brimming with complexity and dynamism, these two openings often leave those playing White scratching their heads wondering how to squeeze even the slightest of advantages out of the opening and, just as crucially, how to avoid becoming swamped in a morass of complicated theory.It's time for White to strike back! In this book, Timothy Taylor gets to grips with the King's Indian and Grünfeld, providing White with a number of easy-to-learn and effective weapons which are specially designed to cause Black maximum discomfort. Taylor examines the typical tactical and positional ideas for both players, highlighting the tricks and pitfalls one must look out for. A study of this book will allow the reader to battle against the King's Indian and the Grünfeld with renewed confidence.*Written by a renowned openings expert *Weapons against two of Black's most popular defences*Ideal for club and tournament playersInternational Master Timothy Taylor is an experienced tournament player who has enjoyed several notable successes, including winning the US Open. He is also a skilled chess writer, one of his previous books, How to Defeat the Smith-Morra Gambit, becoming a US Chess Federation bestseller. This is his second book for Everyman Chess; his first was Bird's Opening.Outside of chess, he is the author of two published novels, Elaine the Fair and Amanda, while he directed the film Wicked Pursuits.

The Main Line King's Indian

The Main Line King's Indian
Author: John Nunn
Publisher:
Total Pages: 320
Release: 1996-01
Genre: Chess
ISBN: 9780713478358

A very popular chess opening, the King's Indian offers Black the opportunity to win dramatically. This guide - aimed at club and tournament players - emphasizes winning strategies for both Black and White, and features, among others, the Petrosian System and the long main lines of the Classical.