The King’s Indian Defence is one of Black’s most dynamic and aggressive responses to 1.d4. A favourite weapon of both Fischer and Kasparov, it remains a popular choice at all levels of play.
In this, the third volume of the Kotronias on the King’s Indian series, grandmaster Vassilios Kotronias presents the second part of his world-class repertoire against the famous Mar del Plata variation, starting from the position after 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 Bg7 4.e4 d6 5.Nf3 0– 0 6.Be2 e5 7.0– 0 Nc6 8.d5 Ne7, with the focus on 9.b4, 9.Nd2 and all other sensible alternatives to 9.Ne1. Once again, Kotronias provides a turbo-charged repertoire for Black, with a plethora of novelties and original analysis.
As well as providing detailed analysis, the author also shares his considerable knowledge of typical middlegame themes, both positional and tactical. A special selection of test positions is provided, enabling the reader to sharpen his tactical skills and increase his middlegame understanding.
- Countless novelties
- A repertoire to last a lifetime
- Written by a world-renowned opening expert
Introduction
Key to Symbols used & Bibliography
Exercises
Rare Lines
1. Various 9th Moves
2. 9.a4
3. 9.Bg5
9.Nd2
4. 11.Ra2 and 11.Rb1
5. 11.b3
Bayonet Rarities
6. 10.Nd2
7. 10.Qb3
Bayonet 10.c5
8. 11th Move Alternatives
9. 11.Nd2
10. 11.Re1
Bayonet 10.g3
11. Introduction
12. 13th Move Alternatives
13. 13.b5
14. 13.Kg2
Bayonet 10.Re1
15. 11th Move Alternatives
Bayonet 12.Bf3
16. 13.Qb3
17. 13.Bb2
18. 13.Ba3
19. 13.dxc6
20. 13.b5
21. 13.Be3
Bayonet 12.f3
22 13.b5
23 13.Rb1
24. 13.Kh1
25. 13.Be3
26. 15.cxd5!
Variation Index