The Chigorin Defence

Move by Move

Jimmy Liew

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English

Everyman Chess
15 November 2018

Hobbies, quizzes & games; Chess

The Chigorin Defence is a dynamic and provocative response to White's 1 d4. Rather than set out a defensive stall with systems based on moves such as...e6 and...c6, Black prefers to initiative immediate piece play in the centre. The benefits of this strategy are that Black's queenside pieces, which are often difficult to develop in the Queen's Gambit, participate in the struggle at once.

The queen's knight emerges immediately onto an active square and the path is left free for the c8-bishop to develop freely. Naturally there are also drawbacks as Black will not find it easy to establish a foothold in the centre in the early play. The Chigorin is a perfect counterattacking weapon and will appeal to players who like to throw opponents onto their own resources at an early stage.

Jimmy Liew identifies and analyses the precise moments when specific theoretical knowledge is required and also discussed plans and strategies in the quieter variations.

By: Jimmy Liew
Imprint: Everyman Chess
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 240mm, Width: 170mm,
ISBN: 9781781944257
ISBN 10: 1781944253
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 15 November 2018
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jimmy Liew is an International Master and a two-time Malaysian Champion. He has represented Malaysia in eight Chess Olympiads and is a certified FIDE trainer.

Reviews for The Chigorin Defence: Move by Move

Liew isn't afraid to examine White's more critical tries, against which he has more than the odd twist ready, while throughout good use is made of the series' question-and-answer format.--CHESS Magazine; Players between 1400-2200 are likely to benefit most from this book. If you have an active style and need a defense against a d-pawn opening, you should not underestimate the Chigorin – armed with this book, you will make such an underestimation a risky activity for your next opponent. --- Devin Camenares, ChessCafe.com