Synopses & Reviews
The Nimzo-Indian is one of the great headaches for queen pawn players. This rock solid defense is popular at all levels and enthusiasts of 1 d4 have struggled long and hard to find an advantageous line against it. How can White throw a solid Nimzo player off their stride at an early stage?
One highly promising try is the Kasparov Variation!
Grandmaster and renowned openings expert Chris Ward studies an ambitious and uncompromising way of battling against the Nimzo, one which the world number one Garry Kasparov first brought into the limelight in his legendary World Championship clashes with Anatoly Karpov. Kasparov¿s continued success with this line prompted many experts to call it the ¿Kasparov Variation¿. By studying this book, white players can arm themselves with a new dangerous system against the Nimzo, while black players can look carefully for antidotes!
All main lines are covered in this guide. It is written by a renowned Nimzo-Indian expert and includes examined strategies and tactics for both sides.
Synopsis
By studying this book, white players can arm themselves with a new dangerous system against the Nimzo, while black players can look carefully for antidotes!
Synopsis
The Nimzo-Indian Defence is certainly one of Black's most respectable ways of meeting 1 d4; it's popular at all levels of chess and White players have been banging their heads against brick walls in trying to find an advantageous line. What can White do to throw his opponent off balance at an early stage? The answer is contained in this book Grandmaster and renowned openings expert Chris Ward studies an ambitious and uncompromising way of battling against the Nimzo, one which the world number one Garry Kasparov first brought into the limelight in his legendary World Championship clashes with Anatoly Karpov. Kasparov's continued success with this line prompted many experts to call it the "Kasparov Variation". By studying this book, white players can arm themselves with a new dangerous system against the Nimzo, while Black players can look carefully for antidotes * All main lines are covered * Written by a renowned Nimzo-Indian expert * Strategies and tactics examined for both sides
Synopsis
The Nimzo-Indian is one of the great headaches for queen pawn players. This rock solid defense is popular at all levels and enthusiasts of 1 d4 have struggled long and hard to find an advantageous line against it. How can White throw a solid Nimzo player off their stride at an early stage?
One highly promising try is the Kasparov Variation!
Grandmaster and renowned openings expert Chris Ward studies an ambitious and uncompromising way of battling against the Nimzo, one which the world number one Garry Kasparov first brought into the limelight in his legendary World Championship clashes with Anatoly Karpov. Kasparov’s continued success with this line prompted many experts to call it the ‘Kasparov Variation’. By studying this book, white players can arm themselves with a new dangerous system against the Nimzo, while black players can look carefully for antidotes!
All main lines are covered in this guide. It is written by a renowned Nimzo-Indian expert and includes examined strategies and tactics for both sides.
About the Author
Chris Ward is a Grandmaster and a former British Champion. He is also a highly successful coach and a well-respected writer. His earlier works for Everyman include
Starting Out: The Nimzo-Indian and the best-selling
It¿s Your Move. Chris Ward is a leading member of the younger generation of English grandmasters. He is a former British Champion and a highly successful trainer.