The Safest Grünfeld offers a complete repertoire for Black against 1.d4 and various Anti-Grünfeld systems as 1.c4 Nf6 2.Nc3, 1.Nf3 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.b4, 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.Nc3. The book follows Chess Stars trademark structure with 3 chapters in every part. "Main Ideas" aim to give you a succinct review of the theory and the basic knowledge that should you allow to start playing the opening without much study. They also give examples of middlegame plans and typical tactical motifs, to complement the "Step by Step" and "Complete Games" chapters. In most main lines, the authors offer at least two alternative setups for Black - one solid system, and a more challenging approach. The material is up to date to April first.
Contents
Foreword
Introduction
Part 1 The Fianchetto System
Part 2 The Bf4 System
Part 3 The Bg5 System
Part 4 The e3 System
Part 5 The Qb3 System
Part 6 Rare Systems I
Part 7 Rare Systems II
Part 8 The Exchange System 7.Be3
Part 9 The Exchange System 7.Nf3
Part 10 The Exchange System 7.Bc4
Part 11 SOS Systems
Part 12 Anti-Grünfeld - 3.f3
Part 13 The English Anti-Grünfeld
Index of Variations
347 Seiten, 2011, kartoniert, englisch.