Kornev: A Practical Black Repertoire with d5, c6. Volume 1: The Slav Geschenkidee the favorite reply of Grünfeld

the favorite reply of Grünfeld players

Beim Dameninder geht es nicht um das Erlernen von Zugfolgen

And of course vice versa: what use are all these subtleties of Indian positions to a player who 'by nature' avoids fianchetto openings

anticipating every obstacle opponents can throw their way

He holds a Class A over-the-board USCF rating

Kornev: A Practical Black Repertoire with d5, c6. Volume 1: The Slav Geschenkidee the favorite reply of GrünfeldVolume 1: The Slav and other defences In Volume 1 Kornev's choice of arms against 1. d4 d5 2. c4 is one of the most popular openings in modern chess practice the Slav Defence. Besides, he considers in detail how to meet opening set ups where after 1. d4 d5 White refrains from an early c2 c4: 2. Bg5, as well as 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Bg5 and 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. g3. Another topic is the ever growing in popularity The London System (2. Bf4 and 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Bf4).