Attacking Chess: the King's Indian - volume 1 - 2nd hand

The King`s Indian remains a hugely popular opening at all levels of chess - unsurprising given the attacking opportunities it offers.

In many of the ultra-sharp main lines, both sides can fight for the initiative. White frequently wins the queenside battle but this often turns out to be a Pyrrhic victory as Black wins the war by checkmating on the kingside! Black is hunting the enemy king and this gives him a psychological edge in practical play.

Here David Vigorito presents an aggressive repertoire for Black based on the main lines. Vigorito is renowned for his attention to detail and creativity, and his repertoire is full of innovative ideas. What`s more, his lucid explanations of the key plans and tactics will benefit all King`s Indian players. Volume 1 deals with the Main Line (Classical) and Sämisch variations.

Attacking Chess is a brand new series of opening repertoire books. It focuses on traditional attacking openings, as well as creative and forceful ways to play openings that are not always associated with attacking chess. It provides ambitious repertoires designed for players of all levels.

• A King`s Indian repertoire for Black
• Packed with new ideas and analysis
• Ideal for club and tournament play

David Vigorito is an International Master from the United States. He plays regularly in high-level competitions, including the US Championship. He has written extensively for a variety of publications and is a chess teacher.

INDEX:

Bibliography 5
Introduction 7

Part I: The Classical Variation
1 d4 Nf6 2 c4 g6 3 Nc3 Bg7 4 e4 d6 5 Nf3 0-0 6 Be2 e5 7 0-0 Nc6

1 Mar del Plata Variation: 9 Ne1 Nd7 10 Nd3 12
2 Mar del Plata Variation: 9 Ne1 Nd7 10 f3 38
3 Mar del Plata Variation: 9 Ne1 Nd7 10 Be3 47
4 Mar del Plata Variation: 9 Nd2 76
5 Mar del Plata Variation: 9 b4 Nh5 without 10 Re1 92
6 Mar del Plata Variation: 9 b4 Nh5 10 Re1 105
7 Mar del Plata Variation: White’s Other 9th Moves 144
8 White’s Eighth Move Deviations 156

Part II: The Classical Variation
1 d4 Nf6 2 c4 g6 3 Nc3 Bg7 4 e4 d6 5 Nf3 0-0 6 Be2 e5 without 7 0-0 167

9 Gligoric Variation: 7 Be3 Ng4 8 Bg5 f6 9 Bc1 Nc6, 9 Bh4 Nc6 168
10 Gligoric Variation: 7 Be3 Ng4 8 Bg5 f6 9 Bh4 g5 184
11 Petrosian Variation: 7 d5 a5 without 8 Bg5 202
12 Petrosian Variation: 7 d5 a5 8 Bg5 222
13 Exchange Variation: 7 dxe5 dxe5 8 Qxd8 Rxd8 238

Part III: The Sämisch Variation
1 d4 Nf6 2 c4 g6 3 Nc3 Bg7 4 e4 d6 5 f3 0-0 6 Be3 Nc6 7 Bge2 a6 8 Qd2 Rb8 264

14 Panno Variation: 9 h4 without 9...h5 266
15 Panno Variation: 9 h4 h5 10 0-0-0 273
16 Panno Variation: 9 h4 h5 10 Nc1 293
17 Panno Variation: 9 Nc1 302
18 Panno Variation: 9 0-0-0, 9 Bh6 and 9 g4 320
19 Panno Variation: 9 a3, 9 Rb1 and 9 Rc1 331
20 Panno Variation: Other lines 344

Index of Variations 364

• Casa editrice Everyman Chess
• Codice 6198us
• Anno 2010
• Pagine p. 368
• Isbn 9781857446456