The King's Indian, one of Black's most dynamic chess openings, is covered in impressive detail by grandmaster Vassilios Kotronias. As well as giving specific information on the opening moves, practical advice is provided on typical middlegame themes, both positional and tactical.In Volume One of this series the author provides Black with full coverage on how to meet the widely popular g3-system.
In 2013 chess returned to world headlines. The energetic Norwegian prodigy Magnus Carlsen was front page news and his fans were not the World Number 1 won the World Championship. Carlsen’s Assault on the Throne gives an inside view of Carlsen’s dramatic from one of eight challengers in the London Candidates tournament, with the near disaster in the final rounds, ending with triumph in Chennai. With behind-the-scenes stories and top-level analysis of the games, Kotronias & Logothetis have written the ultimate book on how Carlsen became the 16th undisputed World Chess Champion. This hardcover edition includes over a hundred color photographs.
A century ago, a chess book on positional play and strategic concepts emerged, authored by a Latvian grandmaster in Denmark. This classic quickly became a staple in chess literature, embraced by generations of players. However, it had its flaws, being quite dense and filled with subjective digressions that obscured core concepts. American Grandmaster Alex Fishbein has now adapted this classic for modern readers. Staying true to the original text, Fishbein has created a more accessible version that retains the unique imagery while enhancing readability for both club players and masters. As he notes in his preface, Nimzovich's ideas remain relevant and have stood the test of time. Mikhail Tal, in his 1974 foreword to the Russian edition, remarked on the book's enduring appeal, describing it as "imbued with an elixir of eternal chess youth." Fishbein aims to preserve this essence in his new translation. The adaptation promises to clarify Nimzovich's teachings, making them easier to grasp for newcomers while providing seasoned players with fresh insights to reassess their chess philosophy. As GM Vassilios Kotronias states, this modernized version is beneficial for all, offering clearer strategies and a more coherent understanding of Nimzovich's timeless wisdom.
Provides a set of weapons against the Catalan and English. Includes 150 diagrams.