These days the move 1 d4 is often used as the precursor to quieter
opening choices such as the London System, the Colle System or the
Trompovsky. In this book the highly experienced chess author and coach
Cyrus Lakdawala goes back to basics, outlining an aggressive repertoire
for White based on 1 d4, following up with the traditional 2 c4. The
emphasis of the repertoire is to gain space as quickly as possible and
set Black the task of finding quick counterplay or face the risk of
being overrun. Lakdawala recommends lines with f2-f3 against the
Nimzo-Indian, the Petrosian System against the King's Indian and the
Flick Knife (f4 with Bb5+) against the Benoni. With thorough
explanations on pawn structures and piece placement, this book provides
insight to both strong masters and less experienced players alike. The
format is ideal for the chessplayer keen to improve their game. While
reading you are continually challenged to answer probing questions - a
method that greatly encourages the learning and practising of vital
skills just as much as the traditional assimilation of chess knowledge.
Carefully selected questions and answers are designed to keep you
actively involved and allow you to monitor your progress as you learn.
* Presents a powerful, aggressive repertoire starting at move one. *
Thorough explanations of typical pawn structures and piece manoeuvres.
* Utilizes an ideal approach to chess study.
