The Old Indian Defence is considered to be a sound way for Black to meet 1 d4. Some might argue that it is steady rather than spectacular, but is this reputation totally deserved? Grandmaster Alexander Cherniaev strongly disagrees, and in this book he introduces ambitious and aggressive ways for Black to play in the main lines. He constructs an improved version of a repertoire he has himself utilized with great success against grandmaster opposition. Using illustrative games, he studies the fundamental tactical and positional ideas for both sides, and also covers what to do if White avoids the Old Indian. This book tells you everything you need to know about playing the New Old Indian.
? A Grandmaster?s repertoire against 1 d4
? Full of new ideas and critical analysis
? Illustrative games highlight key ideas.
Contents
Bibliography
Preface
Part I: The Old Indian
Gheorghiu's 4...e4
1 d4 Nf6 2 c4 d6 3 Nc3 e5 without 4 Nf3
Preventing e2-e4 with ...Bf5
Part II: Completing the Repertoire
2 Nf3 d6 without c4
White's Other Second Moves
Index of Variations
Index of Complete Games
