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Modernized

Bauer Christian: The Modernized Flank
Attack

The Modernized Flank Attack

The Semi-Slav Defense transcends its classification as a mere defensive response to 1.d4.&nbsp; It embodies a dynamic and multifaceted system that offers Black not only solidity in defense but also active counterplay and strategic flexibility. Here's why the Semi-Slav is more than just a defense: 
Rather than passively defending, the Semi-Slav allows Black to counterattack in the center and on the flanks. Moves like ...e6-e5 and ...c6-c5 often lead to sharp, tactical positions where Black can seize the initiative.
By delaying the development of the knight to f6, Black achieves a solid pawn structure with pawns on d5, e6, and c6. This structure provides a firm foundation for Black's pieces and restricts White's options for pawn breaks.
The Semi-Slav leads to strategically rich positions with multiple pawn breaks and piece maneuvers. Both sides must navigate intricate plans, making it a fertile ground for creative play and deep strategic understanding. Within the Semi-Slav, there are numerous variations and sub-variations, each with its own unique characteristics and strategic ideas. Players can tailor their repertoire to suit their style and preferences, whether they prefer solid, positional play or aggressive, tactical battles. 
The Semi-Slav has been embraced by many top-level players, including World Champions like Vladimir Kramnik and Viswanathan Anand. Their success with the opening at the highest levels of competition demonstrates its effectiveness and versatility. 
In essence, the Semi-Slav Defense transcends its classification as a defensive system by offering Black a rich tapestry of strategic possibilities and dynamic play. It is a complete repertoire choice that can suit a wide range of playing styles and preferences.

The Modernized Semi-Slav

<ul><li>The London Chess System is a solid and popular opening system for White that typically arises after the moves 1. d4 d5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Bf4. - It's characterized by the development of the bishop to f4, aiming to control the center and maintain a solid pawn structure.&nbsp;</li><li>The London System is known for its simplicity and flexibility, making it suitable for players of all levels, from beginners to grandmasters. - It often leads to strategic positions with plans revolving around controlling the center, developing the pieces harmoniously, and launching attacks on the opponent's weaknesses.&nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;White usually follows up with moves like e3, Nbd2, c3, and eventually aims for a kingside pawn storm or a queenside minority attack, depending on the opponent's setup.</li><li>The London System can be used as a surprise weapon or as a mainstay of one's repertoire due to its versatility and ability to transpose into various pawn structures. -</li><li>Despite its reputation for being solid and positional, the London System can lead to dynamic and aggressive play, especially in the hands of experienced players who know how to seize tactical opportunities. -&nbsp;</li><li>Black has several responses to the London System, including setups with ...c5, ...e6, ...Nbd7, ...b6, and ...Bg4, each posing different challenges and opportunities for both sides. -&nbsp;</li><li>Mastery of the London System requires understanding typical plans, pawn structures, and strategic ideas, as well as familiarity with common tactical motifs and nuances specific to this opening system.</li></ul>

The Modernized London System

The history of the Queen's Gambit is
connected with the very beginnings of modern chess.&nbsp;The opening being cited in
the earliest published books on the science game, such as the Göttingen manuscript
(1490) and the books of Ruy Lopez (1561) and Salvio (1604). The so-called
Queen's Gambit Declined - or refused - is, together with the Slav, the main
defense in the universe of Queenside openings, and shares with the
aforementioned defense a well earned reputation for being a reliable and very
solid scheme.





To make a book considering each and every
possibility arising from the opening position of the Queen's Gambit Declined is
a cyclopean task that would demand many volumes like the present one.&nbsp;Instead, the author's aim was to present a simpler repertoire, with no more than one or two
variation options for each important position (in the latter case we presented a more positional and a more aggressive line, although in many cases
these boundaries are blurred).&nbsp;The last section of the book &nbsp;is devoted to the other possible schemes
starting from different white moves on their third or fourth move. Here the
chapters on the Catalan order 3.g3, which is among the fashionable lines at the
master level, and the move 4.e3 (preceded by a knight move to the third rank)
are highlighted.





Each section presented here is composed of
several chapters in which theory is developed with an emphasis on the most
modern choices in practice. At the end of each chapter the author presented analyzed
games that expose the most common ideas in middlegames.&nbsp;We hope that by the end
of reading this material the reader will not only have incorporated some new
ideas into his repertoire - and perhaps changed the idea that the Queen's
Gambit Declined is a passive defense - but also have contributed to his general
knowledge of chess.

A Dynamic Repertoire for Black

The Modernized Queen's Gambit Declined

<ul><li>The author has presented a complete opening repertoire for White.</li><li>After 1. Nc3, the game can take various trans-positional paths.&nbsp;</li><li>The opening move 1. Nc3 aims to control the center indirectly, and it allows for a flexible development of the pieces.&nbsp;</li><li>The move prepares for subsequent development, and the game might transpose into various other openings depending on the subsequent moves by both players.&nbsp;</li><li>While 1. Nc3 is not as popular or mainstream as some other first moves (like 1. e4 or 1. d4), it can be an interesting choice 
 for players who want to steer the game away from well-known theoretical lines early on and enter into positions that might be 
 less studied.&nbsp;</li><li>As with any opening, understanding the resulting pawn structures, piece placements, and plans is crucial for successful play.

</li></ul>

A Complete Repertoire for White

The Modernized Trojan Knight 1.Nc3

This
second and final volume of the Anti-Sicilian series covers our approach for all
alternatives to 2...Nc6. The choice against 2...d6 was obvious. The Moscow variation
is the only critical alternative to 3.d4 that has caused any concerns for Black
- by developing with a tempo, we force Black to make an immediate decision on
move 3 and wait for the right moment to open the position. Whilst in the
Rossolimo book we have tried to achieve an objective advantage against every line, our choices in the Moscow were mainly selected by their ability to create practical
difficulties for the opponent. Naturally, it is not possible to find an
advantage in every variation but we have ensured to add many detailed
explanations to guide plans and aid understanding in the various positions
we'll encounter

Moscow Variation & Sidelines

The Modernized Anti-Sicilians - Volume 2

Thissecond and final volume of the Anti-Sicilian series covers our approach for allalternatives to 2...Nc6. The choice against 2...d6 was obvious. The Moscow variationis the only critical alternative to 3.d4 that has caused any concerns for Black- by developing with a tempo, we force Black to make an immediate decision onmove 3 and wait for the right moment to open the position. Whilst in theRossolimo book we have tried to achieve an objective advantage against every line, our choices in the Moscow were mainly selected by their ability to create practicaldifficulties for the opponent. Naturally, it is not possible to find anadvantage in every variation but we have ensured to add many detailedexplanations to guide plans and aid understanding in the various positionswe'll encounter

<div><ul><li>This book is a complete Black repertoire starting 1.e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6, the exchange variation being the first chapter.&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>It provides you with a lot of insights into this remarkable variation, the Ark, and entertains the reader with spectacular, resourceful lines to illustrate the ideas.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>This book should also be interesting for those who just enjoy chess in general, not just for the fans of this line seeking new ideas!&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>You don’t need to memorize everything to be able to play the variation successfully.&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Longer lines merely tend to be examples of how the game might develop, which help to enhance your understanding.&nbsp;</li></ul></div>

The Modernized Arkhangelsk Variation

The Open Spanish, Ruy Lopez is a variation that never gives
a boring struggle. It’s one of the most active and dynamic defenses you will
find around. If Black is willing to learn the ideas and tactical twists that
underpin this line, he has every chance to enjoy his winning chances. Our well
known theoretician and grandmaster Milos Pavlovic will be your guide!

The Modernized Open Ruy Lopez

When you are building your repertoire you have many choices available against 1.e4. Everyone knows the Sicilian is the most dangerous reply but there are so many choices! Most of them are highly theoretical such as the Najdorf or the Dragon. Some are very difficult to understand from a positional and dynamical point of view. The Kalashnikov and the Sveshnikov are two good examples, without even mentioning the amount of theory.
I have always been interested by less theoretical Sicilians. I have been playing the Classical Sicilian for a long time and right before the covid period, I decided to find a new one. The Sicilian Kan came to me as a very serious option, and I decided to work on it. In the meantime, my friend and editor Daniël Vanheirzeele offered me the chance to author a book about it. This came to me as a complete surprise, as I had no experience with it. In comparison with my work on the Reti and the Dutch (my two previous books), I am a newbie on the subject. But I decided to accept the challenge. I found it extremely interesting, as this gave me a fresh look at the positions. I think I managed to ask myself the questions everyone would have asked. I also work as a second for others and am accustomed to working on openings I do not necessarily play as well as finding the key ideas very quickly. So, after a deep initial work to understand the variations, I was ready to start writing. 
In opposition to my prior efforts, I decided to start with the mainlines. I did it both during my work and then in the structure of the book. It seemed better to address the most difficult lines
first to prove that Black gets playable positions, and then take care of the less challenging lines. This approach allows you to have an idea of the typical positions and then compare it with the less usual lines so you may understand why the sidelines are not as good. 
I take this as an opportunity to share my knowledge of openings and how I analyze them. I started this book with the idea that I wanted it to be useful for all levels of playing strength, from amateurs to even top grandmasters. I really consider the best books to be those where everyone can understand the basics of the variations while also being of use to anyone that aims at going deeper into the theory. 
I based many of the lines and conclusions in this book not only on computer evaluation, but also from a practical point of view. While I did a deep dive using strong engines when analyzing the lines I cannot say that they are perfect. The most important thing is that all of the evaluations are based upon my own understanding and knowledge of chess. 
Adrien Demuth November 2021

The Modernized Sicilian Kan

Welcome to the wonderful world of the Averbakh variation against the King's Indian
Defense (KID). Who would not want to have a variation against the KID that
keeps White's position completely under control, that is positional in nature
and that stays away from dark and murky waters or messy tactical situations?
Many players like to play a variation against the KID that bears the hallmark of
strong grandmasters and has stood the test of time. This book examines such
variation with a repertoire for White and an in-depth analysis of all of
Black's responses.




The Averbakh variation represents a shift in White's approach to the fight against
the KID. Rather than focusing solely on the queenside while accepting a certain
danger of being checkmated on the other side of the board, as it happens in the
KID in many lines, White uses a strategy of positional control, in which he
uses the KID in a calm, positional way. Initially, the character of the battle
is indeed relatively calm and positional, but not too calm to land in
near-equal positions immediately. White's development schedules follow
strategic logic. In the following parts of the game, White generally retains
his first mover advantage, in positions where he retains control.




Repertoire books on the KID start from Black's point of view, overestimating Black's
chances and downplaying White's options and plans. In my opinion, that requires
an analytical response from White's point of view. In this book, I will show
that, using recent theoretical developments and my own novelties and analyses,
White has a serious chance to come out of the opening with a long-term plus.

The Modernized King's Indian - Averbakh Variation

Do you relish the prospect of setting your
opponent awkward problems from the early start of the game? If so, you should
just continue reading, for in the Mar Del Plata and King's Indian, it’s every man for himself,
and only the best informed and most creative resourceful player survive. This variation
gives both colors very dangerous attacking ideas, and you really needs to know
a precise defense to come out of this variation alive. This book provides
weapons that are ideal choices for those who revel in forcing opponents into
chaotic and uncomfortable positions.

The Modernized King's Indian - Mar del Plata

The Sicilian Defense is an opening that commences with the moves 1.e4 c5. The
Sicilian Defense is the most popular and best-scoring response to White’s first
move 1.e4. For example, 1.d4, is a statistically more successful opening for
White because of the high success rate of the Sicilian Defense against 1.e4.

The Sicilian is Black’s most dynamic, asymmetrical reply to 1.P-K4. It produces the
psychological and tension factors which denote the best in modern play and
gives notice of a fierce fight on the very first move.’ 


The Modernized Grivas Sicilian is an unique variation within the Sicilian developed by Grandmaster Grivas, the reason why it has his name.

The Modernized Grivas Sicilian

The Modernized Flank Attack

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