Opening Repertoire: The Grünfeld Defence

by Nigel Davies

The Grünfeld Defence is is a combative reply to 1 d4 which has been favoured by many world champions including those two legends of the game, Bobby Fischer and Garry Kasparov. It is an opening in the hypermodern style, in that Black generally allows White to build a strong centre early on in the expectation of being able to undermine it in the middlegame play. Opening The Grünfeld Defence book cuts through the dense theory that surrounds this opening and establishes a straightforward repertoire is based around consistent strategies and concepts. It has all the information necessary to enable the reader to begin playing the Grünfeld with confidence. There are also “Grünfeld-type” suggestions to counter White systems based on the English and Réti openings. In Opening The Grünfeld Defence, Nigel Davies guides the reader through the complexities of the Grünfeld and carves out a repertoire for Black. He examines all aspects of this highly complex opening and provides the reader with well-researched, fresh, and innovative analysis. Each annotated game has valuable lessons on how to play the opening and contains instructive commentary on typical middlegame plans. * A complete repertoire for Black against 1 d4. A question and answer approach provides an excellent study method. Nigel Davies is an International Grandmaster and respected coach. He is the author of numerous books and DVDs on the game and is known for the clarity of his explanations.

505 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 7, 2021

Reviews

[Ken Jensen]

The Grünfeld Defence is one of Black’s soundest ways of handling the London System, yet this book does not cover the London, hence the loss of two stars. The book is excellent, except for this major flaw. I bought the book as a weapon against the London. Alas!

Regardless, the book is highly recommended as an additional weapon against the Queen’s Gambit and a few other systems.