Finding a suitable defence to 1 d4 is never an easy task, especially if you don't have endless time available to study the latest theoretical developments. If you choose fashionable openings, it's often a necessity to keep pace with modern theory if you want to succeed with Black.
Those unwilling to become slaves to opening theory need not fear – this book provides a solution.
Richard Palliser advocates the Czech Benoni, a simple, low-maintenance but effective opening in which the understanding of ideas and tactics far outweighs the necessity to memorize moves.
The lines he selects are very easy to learn and play. Read this book and you will be ready to meet 1 d4 with confidence.
Part One - The Czech Benoni
1 The Classical Variation
2 The Modern System
3 The Fianchetto Variation
4 Less Common Approaches
Part Two - The Closed Benoni
5 Classical Development for White
6 Early Aggression with f2-f4
7 Alternatives to 2 d5
- Index of Variations
- Index of Complete Games
