Opening Repertoire - The Nimzo-Indian and Queen's Indian Defences

By: Davies, Nigel

The Nimzo-Indian Defence (1 d4 Nf6 2 c4 e6 3 Nc3 Bb4) and the Queen's Indian Defence (1 d4 Nf6 2 c4 e6 3 Nf3 b6) are two classic systems for Black to meet 1 d4. They are popular at all levels and have been played by virtually every world champion. They enable Black to gain a firm foothold in the centre at an early stage and White is not permitted the easy space advantage that occurs with many other defences to 1 d4. Black does not seek to engage White in immediate battle but postpones conflict for the middlegame when an understanding of themes and plans will be paramount.

In Opening Repertoire: The Nimzo-Indian and Queen's Indian Defences, highly experienced chess author and coach Nigel Davies guides the reader through the complexities of these two lines and carves out a repertoire for Black. He examines all aspects of these complex systems and provides the reader with well-researched, fresh, and innovative analysis. Each annotated game has valuable lessons on how to play the opening and contains instructive commentary on typical middlegame plans.

* A complete repertoire for Black against 1 d4.

* A question and answer approach provides an excellent study method.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1781945926
• ISBN13: 9781781945926
• Release Date: January 2022
• Publisher: Everyman Chess
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.6" x 9.4"