This book presents a Black repertoire based on the QGA. The authors consider the Classical System with 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.e3 e6, but they also offer alternative approaches – building up tension with 4...Bg4, and the destructive 4...a6 aimed at quick equalisation. They pay special attention on the ideas behind the moves, leaving the detailed coverage for the ''Step by Step'' sections. You'll also find advice against Queen's pawn openings where White refrains from 2.c4.

 

Contents

Foreword by the Publisher

Introduction

 

Part 1. 1.d4 d5 2.c4 dxc4 3.e4

01. 3.e4 Nc6

02. The QGA à la Chigorin

03. 3.e4 b5?!

 

Part 2. The Classical System

04. The Exchange Variation

05. The 7.Bb3 Variation

06. The 7.Bd3 Variation

07. The Old Main Line

08. The 7.a4 Variation

09. The 7.b3 Variation

10. The 7.e4 Variation

11. The Furman Variation

 

Part 3. Deviations From The Classical System

12. The Gambit Line

13. 4.Qa4+

14. Rare Variations

 

Part 4. Alternative Repertoires

15. 3.e3

16. The 4...Bg4 Variation

17. 1.d4 d5 2.c4 dxc4 3.Nf3 a6

 

Ods and Ends

18. 1.d4 d5 without 2.c4

 

Index of Variations

 

244 Seiten, 2015, kartoniert, englisch.