Opening Repertoire: Nimzo and Bogo Indian (Everyman Chess-Opening Repertoire)

Christof Sielecki Published by EVERYMAN CHESS, United Kingdom (2015)

International Master Christof Sielecki presents a repertoire for Black based on the Nimzo-Indian and Bogo-Indian defenses. The Nimzo-Indian has always enjoyed a reputation as a dynamic, reliable defense against 1 d4 and continues to be as popular as ever at all levels. When White avoids the Nimzo-Indian with 3 Nf3 or 3 g3, however, Black needs to find another solution. Sielecki solves this perennial problem by also offering a repertoire with the Bogo-Indian Defense. In both the Nimzo and the Bogo-Indian, Sielecki focuses on lines in which Black adopts a dark-square strategy. This creates a system-type approach which links the variations to a common theme, making the repertoire much easier to learn and understand. Using illustrative games, Sielecki examines the typical tactics and strategies for both sides, and highlights key move order issues. This book tells you all you need to know about playing the Nimzo and Bogo-Indian.

*A repertoire for Black against mainline 1 d4
*Packed with new ideas and critical analysis
*Explains the important thematic ideas

Editorial Reviews

Review

While The Nimzo and Bogo Indian offers plenty of concrete analysis there is also a great deal of explanatory prose, which should make it accessible to a wide range of players from 1800 to 2400. (John Donaldson, International master, International Master www.JeremySilman.com)

My silicon friends and I spent some time checking Sielecki's analysis in the two lines for White that I know best (4.Qc2 and 4.f3). I found his analysis to be comprehensive, well sourced and well explained...suitable for the ambitious club player. (John Hartmann Chess Life)

About the Author

Christof Sielecki is an International Master from Germany and a regular competitor in the super-strong German Bundesliga. He has produced over 700 instructional chess videos for his YouTube channel and also produces a regular video series for the Internet Chess Club