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Title: Play the Grunfeld: Detailed Coverage of This Kasparov Favourite
Author: Yelena Dembo
ISBN: 185744521X
EAN: 9781857445213
1. Edition
192 Pages
Publisher: Everyman Chess
Binding: Paperback
Publication date: 2007-07-20

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2007-07-16 A good try but not recommended

Firstly, the book promises too much, a complete Grunfeld repetoire the easy way? Fact, the Grunfeld is one of the most complex defenses, fiendishly complex and considered double edged.

Secondly the author Dembo claims that the book will take you to the IM level knowledge in this opening. However with little in the way of how this opening relates to typical endgame positions, I do not believe that her claim is valid.

Lastly a quick check on chessgames.com reveals that she's not an expert in this defense. There are 231 of her games listed, of which 21 are KIDs and 4 Grunfelds. Of the 4 Grunfelds on the site she drew 2 games and lost 2 and those games are 2001 and before. Not exactly an expert score.

My advice steer clear unless you are willing to buy 2 to 3 more books on this defense or want to use the book as a game collection. This book is not worth the hype.