num_pages: 160
description: This repertoire of easy-to-learn openings based on Garry Kasparov's move 1 d4 offers openings with a modern twist. Each one has simple principles that allow White to play just about the same moves against the Grunfeld King's Indian and Nimzo-Indian Defense. There are also modern systems to repel the Dutch Benoni and even offbeat lines such as the Englund Gambit. Nothing is left the tricks and traps in the opening for both sides; the basic plan and strategy using entertaining games; and how to play the middlegame by following easy plans.Intermediate
language: English
title: Ideas Behind the Modern Chess Openings
publisher: B T Batsford Ltd