Play the Nimzo-Indian Defense [Paperback]

Svetozar Gligoric (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Pergamon Press; 1st edition (May 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0080269273
• ISBN-13: 978-0080269276
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,755,416 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must own for Nimzo-Indian players, January 5, 2005

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G. M. Stevens "USCF 2000 +" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Play the Nimzo-Indian Defense (Paperback)

Play the Nimzo-Indian Defense may seem a bit dated as opening theory evolves so quickly in age of the internet, but this book stands the test of time. Gligoric does not try to give a quick variation for every possible move. He annotates complete games, explaining what each side is trying to strategically accomplish. The games chosen are excellent as they tend to show the best possible play for each side instead of lopsided battles that look pretty but do little to instruct. The chapters are laid out to show the historical evolution of the ideas which helps you built up a real understanding of why you are making a certain move. If you want the latest trend for the Nimzo-Indian, than look elsewhere, but if you want to understand this opening, then this is a fantastic book.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Look no further!, March 1, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Play the Nimzo-Indian Defense (Paperback)

Gligoric has produced a master piece on the subject of the Nimzo-Indian Defence! This is one of the most complete referenced on the subject of the Nimzo-Indian Defence. The Book is sectioned into three parts, covering "27" variations!!! Each variation is represented by an incredible amount of Grandmaster games ranging from the 1930's to the 1980's! With deep annotations for each game and variations of play from the main line. The author has given the reader a large selection of high quality games covering wins for Black and White, with deep detail of information for both sides. The book is in algebraic notation so it is easy to follow and each variation is presented with some history on the player and the variation. If you are looking for the most complete reference to the Nimzo-Indian Defence then look no further, this is as good as it gets!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extensive and Exhaustive!, May 15, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Play the Nimzo-Indian Defense (Paperback)

If you're looking for a book on the Nimzo-Indian defense, Svetozar Gligoric has written *the* book. Gligoric traces the development of the defense, using the games of top-level GM's throughout the book. Every variation of the defense is touched upon.