Accelerated Queen's Indian Defense - Top-Level Repertoire for Black
The strong Indian GM S.P Sethuraman publishes his first Modern Chess course - Accelerated Queen's Indian Defense - Top-Level Repertoire for Black.
The starting position of this repertoire is being reached after 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 b6
As the name suggests, Black accelerates the development of the bishop to b7 without committing to ...e7-e6 early. Later, Black can choose to place the bishop on g7 via ...g6, or on b4 or e7 after playing ...e6. This flexible move order also allows Black to sidestep the Catalan.
The Accelerated Queen’s Indian Defense is one of the most ambitious and practical choices Black has against 1.d4. This flexible system also fits seamlessly into a repertoire based on the double fianchetto, making it effective against a variety of move orders, including 1.Nf3 or 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3.
For a long time, this opening was considered dubious, as 2...b6 allows White to establish a strong pawn center. However, modern engines have revolutionized our understanding, revealing that Black has excellent counterplay in all lines. The resulting complex positions offer rich opportunities to play for a win with Black, making this opening a favorite of uncompromising players like Magnus Carlsen.
This course provides a comprehensive guide to the Accelerated Queen’s Indian Defense, featuring in-depth analysis and a wealth of new ideas. GM Sethuraman demonstrates that Black not only achieves equality but often poses significant practical challenges to White.
What’s Inside the Course?
- 7 theoretical chapters exploring all critical lines
- 5 model games illustrating key concepts in action
- 15 interactive test positions to reinforce your understanding
- A Memory Booster for quick and efficient learning
- A Video Version with 3 hours and 17 minutes of detailed instruction
With this course, you’ll gain the confidence to face any variation of the Accelerated Queen’s Indian Defense and unlock its full potential. Let GM Sethuraman guide you through this dynamic opening, where Black can truly take the initiative.