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This Grandmaster Repertoire 1A - The Catalan by Boris Avrukh is an English-language chess opening book for players building a practical White repertoire after 1.d4, with a clear focus on the Catalan Opening.
What this book covers
This paperback volume develops Boris Avrukh’s repertoire around the positions that arise after 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.g3. The main line is the Catalan Opening after 3...d5, and the book also covers the Bogo-Indian Defence after 3...Bb4+ as well as Benoni-type systems after 3...c5.
It is a focused study tool rather than a loose collection of variations. The book is aimed at ambitious tournament players, club players and coaches who want a structured opening plan for White.
About the series and author
Boris Avrukh writes within the Grandmaster Repertoire series, and this title appears as Grandmaster Repertoire 1A. It is presented in English and published in paperback format.
For readers working specifically on the Catalan, this is a specialised reference point within Avrukh’s repertoire work.
Key details
- Product type: chess opening book
- Series: Grandmaster Repertoire 1A
- Author: Boris Avrukh
- Opening focus: Catalan Opening
- Secondary openings: Bogo-Indian Defence and Benoni-type systems
- Language: English
- Binding: paperback
- Page count: 440
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Each move strengthens curiosity, concentration, and self-confidence.

