[Event ""] [White "About this Publication"] [Black ""] [Site ""] [Round ""] [Annotator "Nigel Davies"] [Result "*"] [Date ""] [PlyCount "6"] {The Gr?nfeld Defence is a combative reply to} 1. d4 {which has been favoured by many world champions including those two legends of the game, Bobby Fischer and Garry Kasparov.} Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 d5 {is an opening in the hypermodern style, in that Black generally allows White to build a strong centre early on in the expectation of being able to undermine it in the middlegame play. 'Opening Repertoire: The Gr?nfeld Defence' cuts through the dense theory that surrounds this opening and establishes a straightforward repertoire based around consistent strategies and concepts. It has all the information necessary to enable the reader to begin playing the Gr?nfeld with confidence. There are also 'Gr?nfeld-type' suggestions to counter White systems based on the English and R?ti openings. --- In 'Opening Repertoire: The Gr?nfeld Defence', Nigel Davies guides the reader through the complexities of the Gr?nfeld and carves out a repertoire for Black. He examines all aspects of this highly complex opening and provides the reader with well-researched, fresh, and innovative analysis. Each annotated game has valuable lessons on how to play the opening and contains instructive commentary on typical middlegame plans.} (3... -- {Nigel Davies is an International Grandmaster and respected coach. He is the author of numerous books and DVDs on the game and is known for the clarity of his explanations.} )*