Finding a suitable defence to 1 d4 is never an easy task, especially if you don't have endless time available to study the latest theoretical developments. If you choose fashionable openings, it's often a necessity to keep pace with modern theory if you want to succeed with Black.
Those unwilling to become slaves to opening theory need not fear – this book provides a solution. Richard Palliser advocates the Czech Benoni, a simple, low-maintenance but effective opening in which the understanding of ideas and tactics far outweighs the necessity to memorize moves. The lines he selects are very easy to learn and play. Read this book and you will be ready to meet 1 d4 with confidence.
Content
005 Introduction
Part One - The Czech Benoni
011 1 The Classical Variation
069 2 The Modern System
118 3 The Fianchetto Variation
145 4 Less Common Approaches
Part Two - The Closed Benoni
168 5 Classical Development for White
192 6 Early Aggression with f2-f4
214 7 Alternatives to 2 d5
249 Index of Variations
Indes of Complete Games
Those unwilling to become slaves to opening theory need not fear – this book provides a solution. Richard Palliser advocates the Czech Benoni, a simple, low-maintenance but effective opening in which the understanding of ideas and tactics far outweighs the necessity to memorize moves. The lines he selects are very easy to learn and play. Read this book and you will be ready to meet 1 d4 with confidence.
- A complete repertoire against 1 d4
- Cover key positional and tactical ideas for both sides
- Ideal for improvers, club players and tournament players
Content
005 Introduction
Part One - The Czech Benoni
011 1 The Classical Variation
069 2 The Modern System
118 3 The Fianchetto Variation
145 4 Less Common Approaches
Part Two - The Closed Benoni
168 5 Classical Development for White
192 6 Early Aggression with f2-f4
214 7 Alternatives to 2 d5
249 Index of Variations
Indes of Complete Games