How To Play The King's Indian Defence
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Few chess openings command the same fierce loyalty and tactical complexity as the King's Indian Defence, and this authoritative volume by two of the game's most respected analysts presents a thorough and practical guide to mastering it. David Levy and Kevin O'Connell break down the intricate web of variations, gambits, and strategic ideas that define this celebrated defence, arming players of all levels with the knowledge to deploy it confidently against 1.d4. The text moves with precision through the key lines, illustrating the dynamic imbalances that make the King's Indian one of Black's most potent weapons in the chess arsenal. Levy and O'Connell write with the clarity and authority of seasoned chess professionals — Levy being a renowned International Master and chess computing pioneer — making complex positional concepts accessible without sacrificing depth. Published by B. T. Batsford, the legendary London imprint synonymous with quality chess literature, this work sits firmly within a tradition of rigorous, instructive chess writing that has shaped generations of competitive players. Whether you are looking to sharpen your opening repertoire or understand the deeper strategic soul of the King's Indian, this volume will leave you hungry to reach for the board.
Author: David Levy And Kevin O'Connell
Format: Hardback
Published: 1980, B. T. Batsford Ltd London
Genre: Reference & language
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Few chess openings command the same fierce loyalty and tactical complexity as the King's Indian Defence, and this authoritative volume by two of the game's most respected analysts presents a thorough and practical guide to mastering it. David Levy and Kevin O'Connell break down the intricate web of variations, gambits, and strategic ideas that define this celebrated defence, arming players of all levels with the knowledge to deploy it confidently against 1.d4. The text moves with precision through the key lines, illustrating the dynamic imbalances that make the King's Indian one of Black's most potent weapons in the chess arsenal. Levy and O'Connell write with the clarity and authority of seasoned chess professionals — Levy being a renowned International Master and chess computing pioneer — making complex positional concepts accessible without sacrificing depth. Published by B. T. Batsford, the legendary London imprint synonymous with quality chess literature, this work sits firmly within a tradition of rigorous, instructive chess writing that has shaped generations of competitive players. Whether you are looking to sharpen your opening repertoire or understand the deeper strategic soul of the King's Indian, this volume will leave you hungry to reach for the board.