Vigorito, Attacking Chess The King's Indian Vol.1

The King's Indian remains a hugely popular opening at all levels of chess - unsurprising given the attacking opportunities it offers. In many of the ultra-sharp main lines, both sides can fight for the initiative. White frequently wins the queenside battle but this often turns out to be a Pyrrhic victory as Black wins the war by checkmating on the kingside! Black is hunting the enemy king and this gives him a psychological edge in practical play.

Here David Vigorito presents an aggressive repertoire for Black based on the main lines. Vigorito is renowned for his attention to detail and creativity, and his repertoire is full of innovative ideas. What's more, his lucid explanations of the key plans and tactics will benefit all King's Indian players. Volume 1 deals with the Main Line (Classical) and Sämisch variations.

Attacking Chess is a brand new series of opening repertoire books. It focuses on traditional attacking openings, as well as creative and forceful ways to play openings that are not always associated with attacking chess. It provides ambitious repertoires designed for players of all levels.

- A King's Indian repertoire for Black
- Packed with new ideas and analysis
- Ideal for club and tournament players


Contents

Bibliography

Introduction

Part I: The Classical Variation
1 d4 Nf6 2 c4 g6 3 Nc3 Bg7 4 e4 d6 5 Nf3 0-0 6 Be2 e5 7 0-0 Nc6

1) Mar del Plata Variation: 9 Ne1 Nd7 10 Nd3
2) Mar del Plata Variation: 9 Ne1 Nd7 10 f3
3) Mar del Plata Variation: 9 Ne1 Nd7 10 Be3
4) Mar del Plata Variation: 9 Nd2
5) Mar del Plata Variation: 9 b4 Nh5 without 10 Re1
6) Mar del Plata Variation: 9 b4 Nh5 10 Re1
7) Mar del Plata Variation: White's Other 9th Moves
8) White's Eighth Move Deviations

Part II: The Classical Variation
1 d4 Nf6 2 c4 g6 3 Nc3 Bg7 4 e4 d6 5 Nf3 0-0 6 Be2 e5 without 7 0-0

9) Gligoric Variation: 7 Be3 Ng4 8 Bg5 f6 9 Bc1 Nc6, 9 Bh4 Nc6
10) GligoricVariation: 7 Be3 Ng4 8 Bg5 f6 9 Bh4 g5
11) Petrosian Variation: 7 d5 a5 without 8 Bg5
12) Petrosian Variation: 7 d5 a5 8 Bg5
13) Exchange Variation: 7 dxe5 dxe5 8 Qxd8 Qxd8

Part III: The Sämisch Variation
1 d4 Nf6 2 c4 g6 3 Nc3 Bg7 4 e4 d6 5 f3 0-0 6 Be3 Nc6 7 Nge2 a6 8 Qd2 Rb8

14) Panno Variation: 9 h4 without 9...h5
15) Panno Variation: 9 h4 h5 10 0-0-0
16) Panno Variation: 9 h4 h5 10 Nc1
17) Panno Variation: 9 Nc1
18) Panno Variation: 9 0-0-0, 9 Bh6 and 9 g4
19) Panno Variation: 9 a3, 9 Rb1 and 9 Rc1
20) Panno Variation: Other lines

Index of Variations