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.
Published 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.
Published 2009, softback, 192 pages.
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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.
Published 2010, softback, 408 pages.

WOJO's WEAPONS: WINNING WITH WHITE (VOL.2)

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Jonathan Hilton & Dean Ippolito
IM Dean Ippolito and NM Jonathan Hilton team up again to continue their coverage of the late GM Aleksander Wojtkiewicz's winning repertoire with the White pieces, designed to grind down weaker players while challenging his peers.
In this second volume, Ippolito and Hilton examine Wojo's handling of the popular King's Indian Defence, focusing on the positional Fianchetto Variation.
Over the course of 78 fully annotated complete games, the authors examine Black’s various plans, explain the key ideas, offer original analysis, and show the way for White to minimize counterplay and nurse his natural opening edge through to victory.
Wojtkiewics scored a stunning 80.2% winning percentage with his Fianchetto King's Indian and in this book Ippolito and Hilton make this score accessible to amateur players.
Far more than an opening monograph, Wojo's Weapons 2 is a seminar in how to cash in on small advantages, which players of all strengths - even those who don't play queen's pawn openings - will find instructive.
International Master Dean Ippolito, a 10-time All-America Team member and winner of 13 national championship tournaments, has more than twenty years experience playing Wojtkiewicz's systems. The author of two other books, Dean operates a successful chess teaching company in New Jersey.
National Master Jonathan Hilton is an award-winning freelance journalist. His 2006 Chess Life Online series, "How Wojo Won," was praised for its accessibility to club players. Jonathan has relied on the Polish-American star's repertoire with the White pieces for the better part of a decade.
Published 2011, softback, 320 pages.
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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.
Published 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.
Published 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.
Published 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.
Published 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.
Published 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.
Published 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.
Published 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.
Published 2006, softback, 272 pages.

NIMZO-INDIAN: MOVE BY MOVE

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John Emms
Grandmaster John Emms recommends a repertoire for Black in the Nimzo-Indian (1.d4,Nf6; 2.c4,e6; 3.Nc3,Bb4;), illustrated using 41 complete games, with questions and exercises throughout to test your understanding of strategy and tactics in this popular defence.
The Move by Move approach seeks to provide a though provoking platform to study chess openings. By continually challenging the reader to answer probing questions throughout the book, Move by Move greatly encourages the learning and practising of vital skills just as much as the traditional assimilation of opening knowledge. Carefully selected questions and answers are designed to keep you actively involved, and allow you to monitor your progress as you learn.
The Nimzo-Indian is a popular defence to 1.d4 at all levels of play and one of Black's best options. It has been a favourite of the author for over 30 years. Here he shares his experience and knowledge, examines the opening from both sides of the board and offers answers to the all key questions.
John Emms is a Grandmaster and has captained the English Team at two Chess Olympiads. He is an experienced coach who has worked with many top players, including World Championship finalist Michael Adams. He's also a highly respected chess writer, with many outstanding works to his name.
Published 2011, softback, 368 pages.
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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.
Published 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.
Published 2005, softback, 144 pages.

PLAY THE 4.f3 NIMZO-INDIAN

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Yuri Yakovich
The author has been playing the 4.f3 system with White for over 15 years and now he shares his thoughts and analysis in the form of this book. Seven chapters of analysis and text examine the position after Black's 4th move alternatives 4..Nc6; 4..0-0; 4..c5; and 4..d5 (4 chapters) A final chapter of illustrative games shows some ideas in action in international chess. 4.f3 challenges the Nimzo-Indian by forcing Black either to occupy the centre with pawns or allow White to do so. Play is often quite sharp and the better prepared player has a big advantage, especially since Yakovich has uncovered new ideas in several key lines. Author Yuri Yakovich is an experienced Russian Grandmaster.
Published 2004, softback, 128 pages.
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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.
Published 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.
Published 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.
Published 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. Published 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.
Published 2002, softback, 320 pages.
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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.
Published 2003, softback, 160 pages.

RUBINSTEIN VARIATION OF THE NIMZO-INDIAN DEFENSE

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Timothy Taylor
Timothy Taylor outlines a repertoire for White based on the solid Rubinstein Variation against the Nimzo-Indian Defence. After 1.d4,Nf6; 2.c4,e6; 3.Nc3,Bb4; 4.e3,any; White plays 5.Ne2 and avoids having doubled c pawns, forcing Black to either give up the two bishops for no compensation or retreat his Bb4, allowing White a queenside bind.
A combination of analysis and illustrative games are used to explain the system.
Timothy Taylor is an American International Master and iconoclastic author.
Published 1984, softback, 76 pages.

STRATEGIC NIMZO-INDIAN: VOLUME 1

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Ivan Sokolov
Volume 1: A Complete Guide to the Rubinstein Variation
The Rubinstein variation of the Nimzo-Indian (1.d4,Nf6; 2.c4,e6; 3.Nc3,Bb4; 4.e3) is one of the most important systems in the opening and presents a seriouschallenge to Black's strategy. It was a favourite ot great strategists such as Mikhail Botvinnik and Svetozar Gligoric.
In this ground-breaking and well-structured book, one of today’s greatest Nimzo-Indian experts presents a complete guide to the important 4.e3 (Rubinstein) Variation. With a combination of analysis and explanation he offers readers a clear guide to the complexities of the opening and shares his own conclusions with them.
Playing this opening successfully requires a thorough positional understanding and Ivan Sokolov clearly presents the ideas, structures and plans in the various continuations, as well as quite a few new ideas and previously unknown resources for both Black and White.
Ivan Sokolov is a top Grandmaster who was born in Bosnia in 1968. He was Yugoslav champion in 1988 and Dutch champion in 1995 and 1998. He rose to the number 12 spot in the FIDE world rankings. In his time Sokolov has beaten world chess champions like Garry Kasparov, Vladimir Kramnik and Viswanathan Anand.
Published 2012, softback, 411 pages.
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