Playing 1.d4 d5 - A Classical Repertoire by Nikolaos Ntirlis (K-5292)

In addition to the classical QGD, Ntirlis offers a complete repertoire against the Catalan, London System, Torre and all other significant alternatives from move 2 onwards. Every chapter begins with a discussion of typical plans, pawn structures and other relevant themes. This book also includes two bonus chapters covering 1.c4 and 1.Nf3, providing a starter repertoire for QGD players against both moves.

Nikolaos Ntirlis is an opening expert, and an adviser to numerous GMs.

Praise for the author’s previous work:

Playing 1.e4 e5: “Thorough, high-quality and surprisingly easy to read.” GM David Smerdon

“I thought I knew a fair amount about the Tarrasch, but after reading this book, I was amazed/aghast at how much I didn’t know!” GM Matthew Sadler, New in Chess

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004 Key to Symbols used

005 Acknowledgements

006 Bibliography

007 Introduction

The Bg5 QGD

014 1a. Bg5 QGD Introduction

028 1b Bg5 QGD Theory

The Bf4 QGD

060 2a. Bf4 QGD Introduction

071 2b Bf4 QGD Theory

The Exchange Variation

105 3a. Exchange QGD Introduction

119 3b. Exchange QGD Theory (0-0-0 Lines)

149 3c. Exchange QGD Theory (0-0 Lines)

QGD Sidelines

167 4a. QGD Sidelines Introduction

171 4b. QGD Sidelines Theory

The Catalan

185 5a. Catalan Introduction

192 5b. Catalan Theory (Part 1)

219 5c. Catalan Theory (Part 2)

d-pawn Openings

242 6a. Introduction to d-pawn Systems

247 6b. Theory of Move 2 Options

267 6c. Repertoire vs FiCTaL Systems (Fianchetto, Colle, Torre and London)

Bonus Chapters

307 7a. Introduction to Bonus Chapters

309 7b. English - Starter Theory

317 7c. Reti & KIA - Starter Theory

327 Index of Main Games

329 Variation Index