Dembo/Palliser: Fighting Chess with Black

Autor: Dembo, Yelena; Palliser, Richard
Verlag / Hersteller: Everyman Chess
Erscheinungsjahr: 2018
Sprache: Englisch
Buchumschlag: paperback
Seiten: 464

Master Anti-Opening Systems for the Sicilian and King's Indian

Fighting Chess with Black combines two complete opening repertoires in one volume, authored by Yelena Dembo and Richard Palliser. This 2018 collection addresses a persistent frustration for devoted 1 d4 and 1 e4 defenders: opponents deliberately avoiding main-line openings.

Dembo tackles anti-King's Indian systems with practical solutions to the Trompowsky, London System, Torre Attack, Barry Attack, Colle System, Veresov, and Blackmar-Diemer Gambit. Palliser provides dynamic and flexible options against anti-Sicilian defences, often offering both ambitious and solid approaches.

The result is a comprehensive guide for Black players seeking reliable weapons against sidelines and offbeat setups—enabling confident play regardless of White's first-move choice.

Highlights

• Two complete fighting repertoires for both 1 d4 and 1 e4 in a single volume
• In-depth coverage of anti-King's Indian systems: Trompowsky, London, Torre, Barry, Colle, Veresov, Blackmar-Diemer Gambit
• Practical anti-Sicilian solutions with multiple options for different playing styles
• Written by experienced specialists: Dembo (King's Indian/Grünfeld expert) and Palliser (lifelong Sicilian player)
• Addresses tricky move orders and modern weapon choices used in practice
• Enables Black to unbalance positions and play for a win from move one

An essential reference for ambitious Black players who refuse to be steered away from their preferred openings.

FAQ

What specific anti-King's Indian systems does Dembo cover?
The book addresses the Trompowsky, London System, Torre Attack, Barry Attack, Colle System, Veresov, and Blackmar-Diemer Gambit—the main sidelines White players use to avoid the main lines of the King's Indian.

Does this book provide multiple options for Black's defence?
Yes, particularly in the Sicilian Defence section. Palliser offers both ambitious and solid solutions against anti-Sicilian systems, and also pays special attention to tricky move orders that are likely to appear in practical play.

Is this volume suitable for players of the Grünfeld Defence as well?
While the focus is on King's Indian and Sicilian players, Dembo's extensive experience with the Grünfeld Defence informs her treatment of anti-King's Indian systems, which often transpose or share similar strategic themes.