Unknown Weapons in the Grünfeld
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Thinkers Publishing
Published:2nd May '24
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The Grunfeld Defence is one of the most dynamic openings for Black. The opening was developed by two famous World Champions, namely Bobby Fischer and Garry Kasparov. While theory is far from being exhausted and still developing, our author Grandmaster Milos Pavlovic made a strange case and found new alternatives to battle White's setups. On top this book cuts through the dense theory that surrounds this opening and establishes a total new repertoire based around consistent strategies, concepts and novelties. This is a fully revised and seriously extended edition of the original book published in 2017.
'The Grunfeld is known as a demanding opening for both sides. The part-time favorite of both Bobby Fischer and Garry Kasparov, who both used it on special occasions, has a reputation for being super theoretical. In this new book Serbian Grandmaster Milos Pavlovic examines this dynamic opening for both sides, focusing the bulk of his attention on the Exchange Variation (1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 d5 4.cxd5 Nxd5 5.e4 Nxc3 6.bxc3 Bg7 and now both 7.Bc4 and 7.Nf3) which takes up roughly half the book. As the title implies, the author’s aim has been to explore lesser-known lines. For example, against the Russian System (1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 d5 4.Nf3 Bg7 5.Qb3 dxc4 6.Qxc4 0-0 7.e4 the Prins variation (7…Na6) is the only move covered, not 7…a6 or 7…Nc6. Unlike some recent opening works, the author spends time explaining key ideas and concepts. That said this is definitely an advanced work, intended for someone who already has prior experience playing or facing the Grunfeld.' —IM John Donaldson, 04.2024, Berkeley, USA
ISBN: 9789464201963
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404 pages
2nd New edition