Published by Henry Holt & Co. - An Owl Book, New York, 1993
ISBN 10: 0805029338 ISBN 13: 9780805029338
Seller: Don's Book Store, Albuquerque, NM, U.S.A.
First Edition
Trade Paperback. Condition: Fine. Technical Editor (illustrator). First American Edition First Printing. 135 Pages Plus and Index of Complete Games. This is the 1993 First American Edition. Interior text pages are bright, tight, and white. The King's Indian Attack is an ideally flexible opening for club players and tournament players alike, leading to dynamically unbalanced positions without requiring a vast knowledge of theoretical variations. The book gives the regular opening choice of World Champions Bobby Fischer, Mikhail Botvinnik, Vasily Smyslov, and numerous other Grandmasters plus a full explanation of the plans for both sides. Complete, illustrative games demonstrate the key concepts. And, the book deals with all of Black's likely responses. For players with limited time to study opening variations, this book will ensure a satisfactory and interesting middle game position and a good knowledge of how it should be handled. Contents: Introduction, KIA vs. Sicilian Defence, KIA vs French Defence, KIA vs Caro-Kann Defence, Black Plays?d5 and ?og4, Black Plays?d5?o5, King's Indian Reversed, and Other Black Defences.