The Queen's Indian Defence by Michael Roiz (hardcover)

The Queen's Indian Defence by Michael Roiz (hardcover) is an English-language chess book that presents a Black repertoire against 1.d4, built around one of the most solid and respected openings in modern chess. It focuses on sound positional principles, active piece play and steady pressure on White’s centre.

What this book covers

The Queen’s Indian Defence has long been a trusted choice at the top level because it gives Black a position that is both secure and flexible. This book goes beyond simple opening survival and shows how to reach a setup where you can also fight for the initiative. It is a strong fit for players who want a strategically reliable repertoire with room for active play.

About the author

Michael Roiz is a grandmaster who reached the world top forty and won an Olympic team silver medal for Israel. He has also worked as a second for elite grandmasters at major events, including Candidates tournaments and the World Championship match. That background is reflected in a repertoire designed for practical use at a high level.

Edition information

• Author: Michael Roiz
• Language: English
• Content: chess diagrams
• Pages: 424
• Publication date: 28 November 2018
• Binding: hardcover
• ISBN (hardcover edition): 978-1-78483-057-1

If you are building a repertoire against 1.d4 and want to base it on a well-established defence, this book is a useful choice for self-study, tournament preparation and a deeper understanding of the structures that arise in the Queen’s Indian Defence.

Key details

• Product type: chess book
• Opening: Queen's Indian Defence
• Author: Michael Roiz
• Language: English
• Binding: hardcover
• Content: chess diagrams
• Pages: 424
• Publication date: 28 November 2018