{"product_id":"the-grunfeld-defense-vol-2-hardcover","title":"Avrukh: The Grünfeld Defence","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBuild a Solid Black Repertoire Against 1.d4 with the Grünfeld Defence\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Grünfeld Defence by Boris Avrukh provides ambitious club and tournament players with a complete Black repertoire against 1.d4. This second volume focuses on the Exchange variations, where White captures on d5 early, offering clear strategic guidance and deep theoretical coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvrukh, an Israeli grandmaster and analysis partner of world championship contenders, distils years of opening research into practical, tournament-ready recommendations. The Grandmaster Repertoire series has gained widespread recognition among elite players worldwide for its combination of theoretical depth and practical applicability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComprehensive coverage of Exchange variations with 4.cxd5 and 4.Nf3 Bg7 5.cxd5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTournament-tested repertoire suitable for elite and serious club players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear strategic plans rather than endless variation lists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of a highly respected two-volume series on the Grünfeld Defence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthoritative analysis from a grandmaster with deep opening expertise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEssential for Black players seeking reliable weapon against 1.d4 at competitive level.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat specific variations does Volume Two cover?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVolume Two focuses on the Exchange variations of the Grünfeld Defence, where White plays either 4.cxd5 or 4.Nf3 Bg7 5.cxd5. It is the second part of a comprehensive two-volume treatment of the Grünfeld as Black's main response to 1.d4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor which playing strength is this repertoire book intended?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book is designed for serious club players and elite tournament competitors. Avrukh's aim is to provide a complete repertoire at a level suitable for championship-level competition, not just casual play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does this book relate to Avrukh's previous Grandmaster Repertoire volumes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is part of the Grandmaster Repertoire series, which has received widespread recognition among top-level players worldwide. Avrukh's earlier White repertoire books in the series established the standard for modern opening monographs combining theory and practical guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quality Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46050956673344,"sku":"00089-2","price":24.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/8415\/3664\/files\/CB03789a-2.jpg?v=1784662306","url":"https:\/\/chess-tigers.de\/products\/the-grunfeld-defense-vol-2-hardcover","provider":"Chess Tigers Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}