Starting Out: the Queen's Indian (Paperback)

Ideal for those wanting to understand the basics of the Queen's Indian.
The Queen's Indian is one of Black's most dependable and respected defenses to the queen's pawn opening. It's an established favorite among world-class Grandmasters such as Vladimir Kramnik, Vishy Anand, Michael Adams and Judit Polgar, not to mention Anatoly Karpov, who has been a loyal Queen's Indian supporter and theory developer for over three decades. Using a hypermodern approach, and endeavors to control this key area with pieces rather than using the classical method with pawns. This procedure leads to rich and complex positions that will appeal to aggressive and positional players alike. In this easy-to-read guide, Grandmaster and Queen's Indian expert John Emms goes back to basics, studying the essential principles of the Queen's Indian and its numerous variations. Throughout the book there are an abundance of notes, tips and warnings to guide the improving player, while key strategies, ideas and tactics for both sides are clearly illustrated.
*User-friendly lay out to help readers absorb ideas
*Concentrates on the key principles of the Queen's Indian
*Ideal for the improving player

General

Imprint:	Everyman Chess
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2004
Authors:	John Emms
Dimensions:	241 x 171 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	176
ISBN-13:	978-1-85744-363-9
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Hobbies, quizzes & games > Indoor games > Board games > Chess Promotions
LSN:	1-85744-363-2
Barcode:	9781857443639

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