International Master Christof Sielecki presents a repertoire for Black based on the Nimzo-Indian and Bogo-Indian defences. The Nimzo-Indian has always enjoyed a reputation as a dynamic, reliable defence against 1 d4 and continues to be as popular as ever at all levels. When White avoids the Nimzo-Indian with 3 Nf3 or 3 g3, however, Black needs to find another solution. Sielecki solves this perennial problem by also offering a repertoire with the Bogo-Indian Defence. In both the Nimzo and the Bogo-Indian, Sielecki focuses on lines in which Black adopts a dark-square strategy. This creates a system-type approach which links the variations to a common theme, making the repertoire much easier to learn and understand. Using illustrative games, Sielecki examines the typical tactics and strategies for both sides, and highlights key move order issues. This book tells you all you need to know about playing the Nimzo and Bogo-Indian.
- A repertoire for Black against mainline 1 d4
- Packed with new ideas and critical analysis
- Explains the important thematic ideas
003 About the author
005 Bibliography
007 Introduction
011 1 Nimzo-Indian: Rare Lines
030 2 Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation, 4 a3
057 3 Nimzo-Indian: 4 f3
082 4 Nimzo-Indian: Kasparov-Romanishin 4 Nf3 and 5 g3
107 5 Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein Variation, 4 e3
111 6 Nimzo-Indian: Reshevsky Variation, 4 e3 0-0 5 Ne2
128 7 Nimzo-Indian: 4 e3 0-0 5 Bd3 c5 6 Ne2
159 8 Nimzo-Indian: Hübner Variation, 4 e3 0-0 5 Bd3 c5 6 Nf3 Nc6 7 0-0 Bxc3 8 bxc3 d6
216 9 Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation, 4 Qc2
219 10 Nimzo-Indian: Zurich Variation, Sidelines and Qxc3 Set-ups
261 11 Nimzo-Indian: Zurich Variation, White Plays Bxc3
300 12 Bogo-Indian with 4 Bd2 a5
355 13 Bogo-Indian with 4 Nbd2
419 14 The Catalan Bogo: 1 d4 Nf6 2 c4 e6 3 g3 Bb4+
437 Index of Variations
439 Index of Complete Games