Description
When deciding upon a repertoire to meet 1 d4, those players whose natural inclination is to be aggressive have a difficult decision. There are plenty of outright counter attacking tries such as the Benko Gambit, the Kings Indian Defence and the Modern Benoni. However, such openings are generally considered borderline unsound at the higher levels. On the other hand the safe options such as the Queens Gambit Declined and Queens Gambit Accepted make it difficult to create middlegame complications. So, what to do Play the SemiSlav 1 d4 d5 2 c4 e6 3 Nc3 Nf6 4 Nf3 c6. This line provides a great balance between solidity and dynamism. The opening is undoubtedly sound but also contains plenty of latent aggressive possibilities. The Semi Slav is also one of those openings that will repay players who enjoy studying the game. The lines are intricate and the player who is better prepared will have a substantial edge. In this book Nicolas Yap uses the Semi Slav as the basis for a complete repertoire with Black when facing 1 d4. Many lines based on an early Bf4 have become popular in recent years and strong counters are provided for all of them. A thorough, in depth examination of a complex modern variation. A complete repertoire for Black against 1 d4. The question and answer method continually tests the readers understanding. Softback,400 pages.
