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

The Queen's Indian Defence by Michael Roiz is an English-language chess book for players building a practical Black repertoire against 1.d4, with the emphasis on sound positional play and active piece placement.

What this book covers

The Queen’s Indian Defence has long been a trusted choice at the top level because it combines a solid position with real chances to fight for the initiative. Michael Roiz presents the opening in a practical, ambitious way while staying close to the strategic foundations that make it so reliable.

The starting point is 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6. The main focus is on 3.Nf3 b6, but the book also covers 3.g3, which can lead to the Catalan, as well as other less common White options. That makes it a useful tournament repertoire book for Black and a coherent way to prepare for a range of responses to 1.d4.

Why choose this title?

This is a strong choice for chess players who want more than memorised lines. It is aimed at readers who want to understand the plans and piece placements behind the opening, not just the moves themselves. It also pairs naturally with Michael Roiz’s The Nimzo-Indian Defence.

Edition details

This paperback edition is in English and includes chess diagrams throughout.

Key details

• Product type: chess book
• Author: Michael Roiz
• Subject: The Queen's Indian Defence
• Language: English
• Binding: paperback
• Pages: 424
• Publication date: 28 November 2018
• ISBN (paperback): 978-1-78483-056-4