September'00 Update
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'Art of the King's Indian' Review A year into the ChessPublishing project and I'd like to thank all subscribers to our site. I feel that I've tried very hard to bring you all the latest info,tips and news from the world of the King's Indian and it's clear from your heartening comments to me that you are enjoying the work. |
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Time moves on and I'll be trying very hard over the course of the next year to improve things. New resources are planned for all the sites at ChessPublishing and some exciting new developments are in the pipeline. I'll keep you up to speed with development progress, but for now each month you can expect:
At least 10 well annotated games
At least 20 'HOT GAMES' - the pick of King's Indian play over each month.
Reviews of all the latest Books about the King's Indian upon publication.
An Emailbag- where YOUR ideas will be discussed.
This is more or less what you have asked for- here, the wishes of the customer are respected.
I'm very much looking forward to year two!
Andrew Martin September 2000
Main Games
Classical
KID617 7...Ng4 is an obvious (and committal) move. While White can still operate on both flanks ( the rationale of the Gligoric System), Black rather shows his hand after 7...Ng4. However, this is a move which is not to be underestimated.
KID618 In this 'state of the art' position 10...f5 is obviously the move Black would like to play if he could get away with it. Perhaps in this game, Ponomariov demonstrates that the system with 10 Re1 is not as dangerous as it's made out to be.
KID621 If there is a drawback to the fashionable 9...Ne8 then 11 f4 must be critical. White puts the pressure on the e5 square, noting that the Knight on e8 plays no part in its defence.
KID622 A dangerous way to meet the trendy ...Na6 stuff. 8 Bg5 introduces primarily tactical play and requires careful handling.
Four Pawns
KID614 A game which is not included because it is by any stretch of the imagination good, but because White makes a typical error and there are some interesting ideas which can lead on from some of the moves.
Fianchetto
. KID619 We will now be treated to an object lesson in the power of the g3 line. Chiburdanidze's opponent is crushed off the board after playing only slightly too passively.
Samisch
KID623 White doesn't have to block at such an early stage, but I reckon Black is theoretically fine in the crucial line.
Bg5 Systems
KID620 Black's point behind 6...Qe8 is more or less to slip the Knight into the active square on f4. If White prevents that,Black can consider ...f7-f5,when after exf5 gxf5 the Knight on h5 is protected by the Queen.
Miscellaneous Lines
KID615 This variation is wavering in and out of fashion- perhaps more effective below master level than above. However, I feel that the Kramer System is still viable and packs a venemous punch for the unwary. Take a look at this!
KID616 An extraordinary move which certainly set me thinking. I realised the idea of 5...h5 was to compromise the position of the Knight at e2 and to interfere with White's natural scheme of development but how to deal with it? Naturally a move like this can turn out to be an extravagance but I didn't manage to prove this in the game.
'Art of the King's Indian' Review
There's plenty more in this update, including the usual selection of HOT games (without commentary).
If there's any way YOU feel the site could be improved, let me know via AMartin@ChessPublishing.com. I would be happy to look your suggestions over.
So until next month, best wishes from
IM Andrew Martin