Top chess grandmaster Boris Avrukh charts a course towards an advantage with 1.d4. Avrukh is used to facing the best players in the world. In this book he presents an improved version of the repertoire that elevated him to the top 50, focusing on main lines with a kingside fianchetto.1.d4 Volume Two covers the King’s Indian, Dutch, Grunfeld, various Benonis, Benko, Budapest Gambit and other minor openings.
Top chess grandmaster Boris Avrukh charts a course towards an advantage with 1.d4. Avrukh is used to facing the best players in the world. In this book he presents an improved version of the repertoire that elevated him to the top 50, focusing on main lines with a kingside fianchetto.1.d4 Volume One covers the openings after 1.d4 d5 2.c4, particularly the Catalan, Queen’s Gambit Accepted, Semi-Slav, Slav, and other Queen’s Gambit lines.
New In Chess delivers the latest news on chess openings, presenting fresh ideas at the forefront of modern theory. Each issue features insights into underrated gambits, rare continuations, and nearly forgotten strategies, making it an essential resource for all chess players, from masters to club enthusiasts. If you want to stay updated on your favorite lines or seek inspiration, this publication is crucial for refreshing your opening repertoire quarterly. Readers worldwide engage in discussions on previous surveys, with contributions from (grand)masters and club players alike, exploring new developments and seeking truths in opening strategies. Genna Sosonko reflects on Vadim Zviagintsev's unconventional knight move 2.Na3 in the Sicilian, a move that has sparked laughter and nostalgia while proving to be psychologically impactful in play. The book reviews cover less mainstream openings, including Glenn Flear's insights on Christian Bauer's 1...b6 and James Rizzitano's repertoire against 1.d4, raising questions about the effectiveness of these strategies. Sverre Johnsen and Vlatko Kovacevic's work on the London System is noted for its balance, ideal for club players seeking solid systems without extensive study. Boris Schipkov's CD on the Dutch offers extensive material, complemented by a Training Database for practical exercises. The publication also includes a variety of surveys on different openings, providing detaile
The Yearbook contains all major chess opening developments in 35 chapters. Each issue brings dozens of new ideas on the cutting edge of modern theory. Indispensable for advanced players, the Yearbook is an accessible way to keep up-to-date with main line opening theory. Contrary to what its name suggests, the Yearbook appears four times a year. Fantastic value for money, said the British Federation for Correspondence Chess about the New In Chess Yearbook.