{"product_id":"dembo-fighting-the-anti-kings-indian","title":"Dembo\/Palliser: Fighting Chess with Black","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMaster Anti-Opening Systems for the Sicilian and King's Indian\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFighting 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDembo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo complete fighting repertoires for both 1 d4 and 1 e4 in a single volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-depth coverage of anti-King's Indian systems: Trompowsky, London, Torre, Barry, Colle, Veresov, Blackmar-Diemer Gambit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical anti-Sicilian solutions with multiple options for different playing styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by experienced specialists: Dembo (King's Indian\/Grünfeld expert) and Palliser (lifelong Sicilian player)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddresses tricky move orders and modern weapon choices used in practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnables Black to unbalance positions and play for a win from move one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn essential reference for ambitious Black players who refuse to be steered away from their preferred openings.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat specific anti-King's Indian systems does Dembo cover?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this book provide multiple options for Black's defence?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this volume suitable for players of the Grünfeld Defence as well?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everyman Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44923967701312,"sku":"00403-2","price":29.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/8415\/3664\/files\/CB06880-2.jpg?v=1784660837","url":"https:\/\/chess-tigers.de\/products\/dembo-fighting-the-anti-kings-indian","provider":"Chess Tigers Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}