1.d4 King's Indian & Grünfeld

The King’s Indian Defense and the Grünfeld are two of Black's most ambitious and dynamic responses to 1.d4. Sharp, deeply studied, and rich with counterattacking resources, meeting them well requires more than preparation!

In Grandmaster Repertoire: Volume 2A, Grandmaster Boris Avrukh presents a complete repertoire based on the Fianchetto System — a weapon he has refined and trusted throughout his career at the highest level.

Key Features:

- Complete Fianchetto-based repertoire against the King's Indian and Grünfeld — coherent, deeply analysed, and built for serious tournament play.

- Extensive coverage of the King's Indian across 11 chapters, addressing every major variation Black can employ.

- Original analysis developed in collaboration with GM Boris Gelfand, including fresh ideas in the Grünfeld and critical King's Indian lines

- Fully updated treatment of the 6...Nc6 complex, the Reluctant Benoni, and a tricky 3...c5 move order overlooked in previous coverage

About the Author:

Grandmaster Boris Avrukh is one of the world's leading opening theoreticians, with decades of experience competing and coaching at the highest level. His Grandmaster Repertoire series established him as one of the most trusted voices in opening preparation for serious players worldwide.

In this volume, he distills his decades of experience as a top-tier coach and player to help you navigate the complex trenches of 1.d4 with absolute precision.