The Old Indian Defence is considered to be a sound way for Black to meet 1 d4. Some might argue that it is steady rather than spectacular, but is this reputation totally deserved? Grandmaster Alexander Cherniaev strongly disagrees, and in this book he introduces ambitious and aggressive ways for Black to play in the main lines. He constructs an improved version of a repertoire he has himself utilized with great success against grandmaster opposition. Using illustrative games, he studies the fundamental tactical and positional ideas for both sides, and also covers what to do if White avoids the Old Indian. This book tells you everything you need to know about playing the New Old Indian.
Content
04 Bibliography
005 Preface
Part I: The Old Indian
007 Gheorghiu's 4...e4
039 1 d4 Nf6 2 c4 d6 3 Nc3 e5 without 4 Nf3
072 Preventing e2-e4 with ...Bf5
Part II: Completing the Repertoire
108 2 Nf3 d6 without c4
130 White's Other Second Moves
159 Index of Variations
160 Index of Complete Games
- A Grandmaster's repertoire against 1 d4
- Full of new ideas and critical analysis
- Illustrative games highlight key ideas
Content
04 Bibliography
005 Preface
Part I: The Old Indian
007 Gheorghiu's 4...e4
039 1 d4 Nf6 2 c4 d6 3 Nc3 e5 without 4 Nf3
072 Preventing e2-e4 with ...Bf5
Part II: Completing the Repertoire
108 2 Nf3 d6 without c4
130 White's Other Second Moves
159 Index of Variations
160 Index of Complete Games