The Queen’s Indian is one of Blakcs most dependable and respected defences to the queen’s pawn opening. Is an established favourite amongst world-class grandmasters such as Vladimir Kramnik, Vishy Anand, Michael Adams and Judit Polgar, not to mention Anatoly Karpov, who has been a loyal Queen’s Indian supporter and theory developer for over three decades. Rather than classically occupying the central squares with pawns, Black adopts a hypermodern approach and endeavours to control this key area with pieces. This procedure leads to rich and varied positions that will appeal to players who like complex play. In this easy-to-read guide, grandmaster and Queen’s Indian expert John Emms goes back to basics, studying the essential principles of the Queen's Indian and its numerous variations. Throughout the book there are an abundance of notes, tips and warnings to guide the improving player, while key strategies, ideas and tactics for both sides are clearly illustrated.
Review On Jan 13, 2005by John-Marc Ormechea of Flint, MI
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This is a great introduction to the Queen's Indian. As a French player I was looking for a way to have a solid, respectable opening by playing 1...e6. So I looked at the book at the shelf and the move order was good to my eyes because I can transpose. 1...e6, 2...Nf6 etc. This isn't an advanced book but with the ideas and excellent games to go over it's one of the best you can find. The Tips and Statistics were helpful as well. So if your looking for a solid system and an easy way to learn it I recommend this book.
WARNING: The Queen's Indian is part of the Hypermodern School of thouhgt. If you are a more classical player I recommend the QGD or QGD Slav. The hypermodern school is not for everyone.
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1.Rd7! Bxd7 2.Qxd7 Qb6+ 3.Kh1 Re8 4.Rxe7! Rxe7 5.Bd6 Qxd6 6.Qxd6+- Gelfand-Salov, Madrid 1996 (Source: Anthology of Chess Combinations)
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