Delchev/Agrest, The Safest Grünfeld

The Safest Grünfeld offers a complete repertoire for Black against 1.d4 and various Anti-Grünfeld systems as 1.c4 Nf6 2.Nc3, 1.Nf3 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.b4, 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.Nc3. The book follows Chess Stars trademark structure with 3 chapters in every part. "Main Ideas" aim to give you a succinct review of the theory and the basic knowledge that should you allow to start playing the opening without much study. They also give examples of middlegame plans and typical tactical motifs, to complement the "Step by Step" and "Complete Games" chapters. In most main lines, the authors offer at least two alternative setups for Black - one solid system, and a more challenging approach. The material is up to date to April first.


Contents

Foreword

Introduction

Part 1
The Fianchetto System

Part 2
The Bf4 System

Part 3
The Bg5 System

Part 4
The e3 System

Part 5
The Qb3 System

Part 6
Rare Systems I

Part 7
Rare Systems II

Part 8
The Exchange System 7.Be3

Part 9
The Exchange System 7.Nf3

Part 10
The Exchange System 7.Bc4

Part 11
SOS Systems

Part 12
Anti-Grünfeld - 3.f3

Part 13
The English Anti-Grünfeld

Index of Variations