Offbeat Nimzo-Indian: A Selection of Aggressive Anti-Nimzo Lines Including 4 a3, 4 f3 and 4 Bg5

by Chris Ward

Overview

The Nimzo-Indian Defence continues to be one of Black's most reliable ways of meeting the queen's pawn opening. It's popular at all levels of chess and a constant source of anxiety for White players.

In this book Grandmaster Chris Ward investigates unusual White tries, including three uncompromising and underrated ways of battling against the Nimzo: the Sämisch, the Leningrad, and the 4 f3 variation. Each line is ideal for putting the opponent under immediate pressure from the start of the game.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781857443691
Publisher:	Everyman Chess
Publication date:	05/01/2005
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.32(h) x 0.33(d)

About the Author

Chris Ward is a Grandmaster and a former British Champion. He is also a highly successful coach and a popular author. He resides in the UK.

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In this book Grandmaster and renowned openings expert Chris Ward investigates unusual white tries, including three uncompromising and underrated ways of battling against the Nimzo: the Sämisch, the Leningrad and the 4 f3 variation. Each line is ideal for putting your opponent under immediate pressure from the start of the game. By studying the various strategies and tactics in these variations, White players can confidently arm themselves with three new menacing lines against the Nimzo, while Black players must again search for antidotes!