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First Steps: King's Indian Defence Andrew Martin

First Steps: King's Indian Defence By Andrew Martin

First Steps: King's Indian Defence by Andrew Martin


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Summary

This book explains the basic ideas behind all the different variations that can occur in the very popular King's Indian Defence.

First Steps: King's Indian Defence Summary

First Steps: King's Indian Defence by Andrew Martin

The King's Indian Defence is one of the great classical counter-attacking openings. The most aggressive world champions (including Mikhail Tal, Bobby Fischer and Garry Kasparov) have all scored brilliant knockout victories with this opening. In this book the highly experienced coach international master Andrew Martin explains the basic ideas behind all the different variations that occur after 1 d4 Nf6 2 c4 g6 3 Nc3 Bg7 4 e4 d6. The focus on strategic elements such as pawn structures, attacking plans and typical piece manouevres allows the reader to quickly gain an excellent feel for this complex opening. First Steps is an opening series that is ideal for improving players who want simple and straightforward explanations. First Steps emphasizes: * the basic principles * the basic strategies * the key tricks and traps First Steps books are based around carefully selected instructive games which demonstrate exactly what both sides are trying to achieve. There is enough theory to enable the improving player to get to grips with the opening without feeling overwhelmed. If you want to take up a new opening, First Steps is the ideal place to start.

First Steps: King's Indian Defence Reviews

a good first book on the King's Indian for players in the 1800-2200 range.--John Donaldson, International master

About Andrew Martin

International Master Andrew Martin is a FIDE Senior Trainer. He is the current head of the English Chess Federation Academy, which provides elite training for strong, young players. He teaches in twelve schools and is well known as a chess writer and commentator.

Additional information

GOR011755970
9781781944288
1781944288
First Steps: King's Indian Defence by Andrew Martin
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Everyman Chess
2019-07-03
336
N/A
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