The Queen's Indian: Move by Move (Everyman Chess)

This series provides an ideal platform to study chess openings. By continually challenging the reader to answer probing questions throughout the book the Move by Move format greatly encourages the learning and practising of vital skills just as much as the traditional assimilation of opening knowledge. Carefully selected questions and answers are designed to keep you actively involved and allow you to monitor your progress as you learn. This is an excellent way to study any chess opening and at the same time improve your general chess skills and knowledge. The Queens Indian enjoys a deserved reputation as a reliable opening choice for Black against 1 d4. Blacks opening system involves an early queenside fianchetto with the hypermodern approach of controlling the center with pieces and the resulting positions are rich in dynamic and strategic possibilities for both sides. The Queens Indian is a popular choice at all levels of chess and many of the Worlds top players have employed it as part of their opening repertoires. In this book International Master and chess coach Lorin DCosta invites you to join him in studying the Queens Indian. He highlights the typical plans and tactics for both sides constructs a practical repertoire for Black and provides answers to all the key questions. *Essential guidance and training with the Queens Indian *Includes repertoire options for Black *Utilizes an ideal approach to chess study