«Kotronias on the King's Indian Classical Systems», de Vassilios Kotronias (tapa blanda)

Kotronias on the King's Indian Classical Systems by Vassilios Kotronias is an English-language chess book on the King's Indian Defence, with a close focus on the classical systems against this dynamic opening. As the fourth volume in Kotronias’s series, it is aimed at players who want to build a sound repertoire and understand the strategic ideas behind the lines they play.

What this book covers

The book examines the main positions that arise after 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 Bg7 4.e4 d6, then turns to the key White systems used against Black’s favourite defence. Among the lines discussed are the Petrosian and Gligoric setups after 5.Nf3 0–0 6.Be2 e5, including the 7.d5 and 7.Be3 ideas, as well as the exchange line with 7.dxe5.

It also covers other important White setups, including the Makogonov with 5.Nf3 and 6.h3, the Karpov with 5.h3 and 6.Be3, the Larsen with 5.Nf3 and 6.Be3, and the Averbakh with 5.Be2. That makes this a broad study of classical approaches to the King's Indian Defence, useful both for opening preparation and for improving your understanding of middlegame structures.

Why this volume stands out

Vassilios Kotronias goes beyond move sequences and places real emphasis on typical positional ideas. He also shows how those ideas can lead into the sharp, tense play for which the King's Indian Defence is known. That makes the book especially relevant if you want to know not just what to play, but why the plans work and how to respond to your opponent’s ideas.

The inclusion of test positions adds a practical training element, helping you work on tactics and sharpen your feel for the middlegame. It is therefore useful both as a reference book and as a self-study tool.

About the author and edition

Vassilios Kotronias is a ten-time Greek champion and one of the best-known specialists in the King's Indian Defence. His deep opening preparation is reflected clearly in this series.

• Product type: chess book
• Author: Vassilios Kotronias
• Series position: fourth volume
• Opening: King's Indian Defence
• Language: English
• Binding: paperback
• Pages: 464
• Publication date: 13 April 2016
• ISBN: 978-1-78483-019-9