Grandmaster Repertoire 1A – The Catalan by Boris Avrukh - hardcover

This Grandmaster Repertoire 1A – The Catalan by Boris Avrukh is an English-language hardcover chess book that gives a detailed repertoire treatment of one of the most important systems after 1.d4. It is aimed at players who want a serious, up-to-date guide to the Catalan Opening and the related structures that arise around it.

What this book covers

The main line begins after 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.g3, with the Catalan Opening as the central theme after 3...d5. The book also covers the Bogo-Indian Defence after 3...Bb4+ and Benoni systems after 3...c5, making it a practical resource for anyone building a 1.d4 repertoire based on a kingside fianchetto.

Boris Avrukh returns here to the repertoire concept that made his earlier work so widely discussed among opening specialists. This volume is designed for players who want more than a general survey: it focuses on the ideas behind the moves and on the concrete positions that matter in preparation.

Why choose this volume?

This is a focused repertoire book rather than a broad introduction to the opening. That makes it especially useful for club players, ambitious amateurs and tournament players who want a structured way to study the Catalan and the systems that often accompany it.

If you are looking for a single reference point for this opening, this volume offers a clear and detailed approach from one of the best-known authors in modern opening theory.

Edition details

• Author: Boris Avrukh
• Series: Grandmaster Repertoire
• Volume: 1A
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Page count: 440
• ISBN: 978-1-907982-88-0
• Publication date: 29 April 2015