Nimzo/Queen's/Bogo Indian & Catalan

CATALAN

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Alex Raetsky & Maxim Chetverik
The authors provide a comprehensive coverage of the "pure" Catalan position after 1.d4,d5; 2.c4,e6; 3.Nf3,Nf6; 4.g3 ignoring alternatives such as Benoni and Bb4+ systems for Black. They devote a chapter each to the defences 4..Be7; and 4..c6; whilst the remaining ten chapters analyse the continuation 4..dxc4 with White alternatives 5.Qa4+ and 5.Bg2, considered. Coverage is based upon 95 complete, annotated games with theoretical summaries at the end of each chapter offering guidance on the best lines for either side. Alex Raetsky is a Russian International Master with extensive experience of playing the Catalan. Maxim Chetverik is a Russian FIDE Master and noted openings expert.
Pub. 2004, softback, 192 pages.

PLAY THE CATALAN

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Nigel Davies
In this book, Grandmaster Nigel Davies presents an attacking repertoire for White in the Catalan (1.d4,Nf6; 2.c4,e6; 3.Nf3,d5; 4.g3). Using 66 annotated, illustrative games and drawing upon his wealth of personal experience with the Catalan, Davies provides reliable and dynamic options for White, covers the main plans for both sides, and tackles crucial issues such as move orders. The three main sections of the book cover the Main Line, Open Catalan and Closed Catalan in 14 chapters. Indexes of opening variations and complete games are included. Grandmaster Nigel Davies is a former British Rapidplay Champion and has authored several books and DVDs on various aspects of chess.
Pub. 2009, softback, 192 pages.

WOJO's WEAPONS: WINNING WITH WHITE (VOLUME 1)

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Jonathan Hilton & Dean Ippolito
The late Aleksander Wojtkiewicz - known as "Wojo" to his fans and followers - was one of the most feared players of the White pieces in the U.S. tournament circuit. Using his dynamic, Catalan-based opening repertoire, the "Polish Magician" won hundreds of tournaments from the 1990's until his untimely death in 2006. Now, Wojtkiewicz experts IM Dean Ippolito and NM Jonathan Hilton have joined forces to produce the definitive "how-to" manual for learning Wojo’s repertoire with White after 1.Nf3 d5; 2.d4. Over the course of 75 fully annotated games - 40 of which were played by Wojo himself - the authors make Wojtkiewicz's strategies easily accessible to the chess public for the first time.
Wojo's Weapons has plenty to offer chessplayers of all strengths:
Club players looking to master an efficient, safe, and practical White repertoire will benefit from this highly readable book. The authors give full verbal explanations of each key idea, and brief recaps are provided at the end of annotated games.
Titled players will find full, up-to-date theoretical coverage of all the lines presented. The book is packed with the authors' own novelties and little-known ideas, and analysis of the Catalan given by GM Boris Avrukh in 1.d4 is updated and improved.
Finally, experts looking to achieve the master title will benefit most from the thorough explanations of middlegame and endgame ideas provided in the annotated games themselves. If you are looking to attain the level of positional maturity needed to become a titled player, this book is for you.
Wojo’s Weapons is arranged so that ideas learned in the first chapters can be applied to your own tournament practice right away – so if you think you’re ready to start winning the Wojo way, there is no longer anything stopping you. This book is your tool to building a world-class repertoire and to achieving positional mastery.
About the Authors
International Master Dean Ippolito is a 10-time All-America Team member and has won 13 national championship titles, including that of 1996 National High School Champion. He has more than twenty years' experience playing most of Wojtkiewicz's systems from the White side. The author of two other books, Dean operates a successful chess teaching company, Dean Ippolito, LLC, in New Jersey, helping his students to win 15 national titles. He is currently working to earn the title of Grandmaster.
National Master Jonathan Hilton is an award-winning freelance journalist and the author of over one hundred published articles on chess. He has a passion for Wojtkiewicz’s playing style and has relied on the Polish-American star's repertoire with the White pieces for the better part of a decade. His acclaimed six-part "How Wojo Won" series, which premiered on Chess Life Online in 2006, was touted for its accessibility to club players.
Pub. 2010, softback, 408 pages.

BLUMENFELD GAMBIT

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Sergey Anapolsky
Stapled booklet with analysis of the Blumenfeld in 3 chapters. Chapter 1 covers White's alternatives to 5.Bg5 which is considered in chapter 2. Chapter 3 examines 3..a6. Languageless with international symbol notation. Includes 10 illustrative games.
Pub. 1999, softback, stapled, 53 pages.

GAMBIT GUIDE TO THE BOGO-INDIAN

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Steffen Pedersen
Aimed at players of the black pieces this is, nevertheless, a reasonably balanced coverage. Pedersen examines 4.Nbd2 and 4.Bd2 as well as Nimzo-Indian transpositions. Each chapter includes Typical Pawn Formations, Planning for White, Planning for Black, Quick Summary and Theory of .. Sections. A practical coverage.
pub. 1998, softback, 160 pages.

CHESS EXPLAINED: THE QUEEN'S INDIAN

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Peter Wells
Chess Explained is a new series of books about chess openings. They are not theoretical works in the traditional sense, but more a series of lessons from a chess expert with extensive over-the-board experience with an opening. You will gain an understanding of the opening and the middlegames to which it leads, enabling you to find the right moves and plans in your own games. It is as if you were sitting at the board with a chess coach answering your questions about the plans for both sides, the ideas behind particular moves, and what specific knowledge you need to have.
This book explains how to play the Queen's Indian through the medium of 25 recent, instructive games which are discussed in detail. White's main options of 4.g3, 4.Nc3, 4.a3 and 4.e3 are examined in depth with extensive verbal explanations of plans and tactical ideas.
Peter Wells is a grandmaster from England who regularly competes in international tournaments. He was runner-up in the British Championship in 1991, 1999 and 2001.
Pub. 2006, softback, 127 pages.

PLAY THE QUEEN'S INDIAN

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Andrew Greet
The Queen's Indian (1.d4,Nf6; 2.c4,e6; 3.Nf3,b6;) is renowned as one of Black's most solid defences to 1.d4. Indeed this reputation sometimes deters players from adopting it as it can be difficult to generate winning chances for Black. However, ambitious lines of play do exist and in this book Andrew Greet presents a repertoire for Black which offers the prospect of a more unbalanced game, with winning chances, without compromising excessively on soundness. In sixteen chapters he covers both the main Petrosian and fianchetto systems as well as less common lines with e3 and Bg5 for White. He recommends playing the forthright 4..Ba6; against both 4.a3, and 4.g3, whilst opting for 4..Bb4; against 4.Nc3. In all cases this leads to an uncompromising struggle rather than safe equality.
With both verbal explanations and analysis Greet highlights the principal tactical and positional plans for both White and Black whilst building a sound repertoire for the second player. Andrew Greet is a young International Master, a former British Junior Champion, and is one of the UK’s most rapidly improving players.
Pub. 2009, softback, 256 pages.

STARTING OUT: THE QUEEN'S INDIAN

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John Emms
A clearly laid out introduction to the Queen's Indian Defence (1.d4,Nf6; 2.c4,e6; 3.Nf3,b6;) which is a favourite of many leading players including Kramnik, Adams and Anand. GM John Emms explains the main ideas behind each variation and advises on how theoretical and easy-to-play they are in a work aimed at club and tournament players playing the queen's indian for the first time. The main body of theory is contained in 45 key games with tips, notes and advice in abundance throughout. Chapters include 4.g4,Bb7; 4.g3,Ba6; 4.Nc3 with Bf4 or Bg5; 4.a3 and 4.e3. Includes indexes of variations and players. John Emms is an English Grandmaster.
Pub. 2004, softback, 192 pages.

QUEEN'S INDIAN

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Jouni Yrjola & Jussi Tella
This is a thorough coverage of the Queen's Indian, one of Black's most durable defences, which arises after 1.d4,Nf6; 2.c4,e6; 3.Nf3,b6. Black's white squared bishop can help create a powerful kingside attack and, in any case, an unbalanced game ensues. Each of the main chapters begins with a discussion of typical positions and plans before giving more detailed analysis and current theory and ending with a summary of the current state of play in that particular line. The book is written from Black's perspective but all White's main attacking ideas are covered. Chapters are: 1.Strategic Introduction, 2.Miles Variation (4.Bf4/Bg5) 3.4.e3, 4.4.Nc3,Bb7; 5.Bg5 & others, 5.Nimzo Hybrid 4.Nc3,Bb4; 5.Bg5, 6.Petrosian Variation 4.a3, 7.Petrosian Main Line 4.a4;Bb7, 5.Nc3, 8. Old Main Line 4.g3,Bb7; *9.4.g3,Ba6; *10.4.g3;Ba6; 5.b3; *11.Main Line 4.g4,Ba6; 5.b3,Bb4+. Index of variations is included. Jouni Yrjola is a Finnish Grandmaster and co-author Jussi Tella is a Finnish International Master.
Pub. 2003, softback, 288 pages.

QUEEN'S INDIAN DEFENCE

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Jacob Aagaard
This is the first new book on the Queen's Indian for a few years and is aimed at the tournament player with up-to-date coverage of the most critical lines. The introductory chapter explains both sides' ideas and some of the key pawn structures and piece manoeuvres. This is followed by the theoretical material which is based around 66 complete, annotated games arranged in eight chapters. The book is in two parts according to whether or not White plays g3. In part one chapters include 4.Bf4/Bg5, The Petrosian System (4.a3), 5.Qc2/Bg5, 5.Qb3 and 4.e3. In part two the author examines 4.g3,Bb4+; 4.g3,Ba6; and 4.g3,Bb7. Each chapter has a summary of variations. There is enough material here for any club or tournament player to play these systems with confidence from either side.
Pub. 2002, softback, 144 pages.

PETROSIAN SYSTEM AGAINST THE QID

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Alexander Beliavsky & Adrian Mikhailchishin
The Petrosian System (1.d4,Nf6; 2.c4,e6; 3.Nf3,b6; 4.a3) was, at first, thought of as a typical example of former World Champion Tigran Petrosian's cautious approach to the game. However, it brought him many points and when, in the 1980s, Garry Kasparov used 4.a3, as part of a dangerous attacking plan, the system became a major weapon against the Queen's Indian Defence. In this book the authors present an objective analysis of the Petrosian System, examining critical ideas for both sides. Each part of the book has a "Main Ideas" section which is followed up by a "Move by Move" section containing more detailed analysis and discussion of plans. Alexander Beliavsky is a four time USSR Champion and a former World Championship contender. Adrian Mikhailchishin is a Grandmaster, originally from the USSR, and was Slovenian Champion in 2002.
Pub. 2008, softback, 168 pages.

CHESS EXPLAINED: THE NIMZO-INDIAN

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Reinaldo Vera
Chess Explained books provide an understanding of an opening and the middlegames to which it leads, enabling you to find the right moves and plans in your own games. It is as if you were sitting at the board with a chess coach answering your questions about the plans for both sides, the ideas behind particular moves, and what specific knowledge you need to have. In this book GM Vera explains how to play the Black pieces in the Nimzo-Indian. He provides a repertoire of ideas and specific variations against all White's main sets ups including the Capablanca System (4.Qc2), the Rubinstein System (4.e3), the Saemisch System (4.a3 or 4.f3), the Leningrad System (4.Bg5) and others. He uses recently played, annotated games to illustrate the key ideas the Nimzo-Indian with strategic motifs such as the blockade, the IQP and the bishop v knight struggle. Reinaldo Vera is a Grandmaster from Cuba and FIDE senior trainer.
Pub. 2008, softback, 111 pages.

DANGEROUS WEAPONS: THE NIMZO-INDIAN

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John Emms, Chris Ward & Richard Palliser
The Dangerous Weapons series concentrates on variations which are ambitious, sharp, tricky and innovative in any given opening. In this book the authors suggest opening ideas for both White and Black, in the Nimzo-Indian, which meet these criteria. The main sections cover 4.Qc2, 4.e3, 4.Nf3, Saemisch/4.f3 and the Leningrad System with Dangerous Weapons and Tricky Transpositions highlighted throughout. There is plenty of thought provoking stuff here, mostly tested by unorthodox Grandmasters, to inspire the adventurous. If you're looking for unexplored positions brimming with razor sharp tactics, for either White or Black, in the Nimzo-Indian this is the place to start. John Emms and Chris Ward are English Grandmasters whilst Richard Palliser is an International Master. All three are respected authors with numerous successful chess books to their names.
Pub. 2006, softback, 272 pages.

STARTING OUT: THE NIMZO-INDIAN

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Chris Ward
In this introduction to the Nimzo-Indian GM Chris Ward runs through the opening moves of each variation explaining both sides' ideas including plenty of tips and warnings along the way. Each chapter concludes with a series of illustrative games (58 in total) which explore the way play may develop after the opening stage. The book is aimed at either average club players or younger players, taking up the Nimzo-Indian for the first time, and looking for a sound explanation without excessive amounts of theory to remember. Chris Ward is an English Grandmaster and a former British Champion.
Pub. 2002, softback, 176 pages.

OFFBEAT NIMZO-INDIAN

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Chris Ward
Analysis via 47 complete, annotated games of various less common variants in the Nimzo-Indian defence including the 4.f3 Samisch (21 games), the 4.a3 Samisch, 4.Bg5, 4.Qb3, 4.g3 and very rare 4th moves for White. GM Chris Ward offers his own conclusions and recommendations at the end of each of the eight chapters. A balanced coverage with ideas for both sides.
Pub. 2005, softback, 144 pages.

CHALLENGING THE NIMZO-INDIAN

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David Vigorito
The author presents a detailed repertoire for White in the 4.Qc2, Nimzo-Indian. His approach is, however, a balanced one and the best lines of play for Black are also pointed out. The repertoire is illustrated with 80 annotated games in 21 chapters.The book is a comprehensive and up-to-date reference work on the Classical Nimzo-Indian as well as a repertoire builder. David Vigorito is an International Master from the USA.
Pub. 2007, softback, 325 pages.

CLASSICAL NIMZO-INDIAN (4.Qc2)

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Bogdan Lalic
The Classical Nimzo-Indian arises after 1.d4,Nf6; 2.c4,e6; 3.Nc3,Bb4; 4.Qc2 and represents one of White's most popular choices in this opening. In the three parts of this book, 4..d5; 4..0-0and 4..others, Grandmaster Lalic has chosen and annotated 84 games which illustrate the development of ideas in the Classical System up to the present day. Coverage is objective and the author recommends playing it with both White and Black in order to develop a good understanding. As is usual with his books Bogdan Lalic has put a lot of effort into this work.
Pub. 2001, softback, 160 pages.

NIMZO-INDIAN WITH 4 Qc2 - CLASSICAL VARIATION

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Maxim Dlugy
Introduction and in-depth analysis in nine chapters of the Nimzo-Indian 4.Qc2 (Capablanca System) The book covers ECO codes from E32 to E39 and represented the definitive work on this opening at the time of publication. A valuable reference book for tournament and correspondence players. Maxim Dlugy is a US Grandmaster.
Pub. 1991, softback, 230 pages.

NIMZO-INDIAN: KASPAROV VARIATION 4.Nf3

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Chris Ward
The starting position for the Kasparov System is after 1.d4,Nf6; 2.c4,e6; 3.Nc3,Bb4; 4.Nf3 when Black's main options 4..b6 and 4..c5 are examined in the two parts of this book. Usually after 4..b6; White plays 5.Bg5 but can also try 5.Qb3, whereas after 4..c5; 5.g3 is the idea. Other 4th moves for Black are analysed in a separate chapter. GM Chris Ward offers an objective look at this system, popularised by Kasparov, illustrating it with 68 complete, annotated games. Pub. 2003, softback, 160 pages.

NIMZO-INDIAN: 4 e3

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Carsten Hansen
Ever since Nimzowitsch introduced his flexible, dynamic defence to the queen's pawn, debate has raged over White's best reply. Many variations have been in and out of fashion, but one line in particular has proved an enduring weapon - the sound and solid 4 e3 line, known as the Rubinstein Variation. The 4 e3 Nimzo is extraordinarily rich in strategy. All manner of different central pawn-structures can arise, such as the blocked centre characteristic of the Hübner Variation and a variety of IQP positions. This comprehensive coverage contains 18 chapters of analysis in two parts. Part one covers 4..0-0 and part two examines other 4th moves for Black. Does not include transpositions to the Saemisch System. Carsten Hansen is a FIDE Master from Denmark. He has a reputation for writing well-researched, thorough books on major opening systems.
Pub. 2002, softback, 320 pages.

NIMZO-INDIAN RUBINSTEIN: 4e3

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Angus Dunnington
Rubinstein's 4.e3 is still one of the most popular systems against the Nimzo-Indian. White maintains a flexible position allowing him to choose where to develop his pieces in preparation for a central or kingside offensive. Here International Master Angus Dunnington explains the strategies which both sides can follow through the medium of eighteen recently played master games. His book is divided into three parts covering Black's three main responses 4..b6; 4..c5; and 4..0-0; and exploring the consequences of White subsequent choice to play Ne2 or Nf3. His in depth analysis illustrates the current theory and practice of this complex opening system which offers chances for both sides.
Pub. 2003, softback, 160 pages.

RUBINSTEIN COMPLEX OF THE NIMZO-INDIAN DEFENSE

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Leon Pleister
A very thorough coverage of the line 1.d4,Nf6; 2.c4,e6; 3.Nc3,Bb4; 4.e3 including the main line, Hubner System, Rubinstein Variation, and all the numerous alternative set-ups for both sides. Dutch IM Pleister includes a large number of illustrative games in the main text and explains both sides' strategies clearly making this a fundamental reference work on the Nimzo-Indian. Includes indexes of games, players and variations. If you want to play the Nimzo-Indian from either side Pleister's book will be an invaluable source of ideas and information.
Pub. 1995, softback, 382 pages.