This book is a logical follow up of Semkov’s previous work on the Nimzo-Indian Defence. It covers the Exchange Variation 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.cxd5 exd5 5.Bg5 against the Queen’s Gambit Declined. Practical results of 63% in White’s favour and the endorcement of Carlsen, Gukes, Caruana, Aronian, Sarana and many others of the elite confirm the prominent status of this system.Lately second players tend to deviate from the traditional main lines and resort to 3…a6, 3…h6, 3…Be7, 5…Bb4 and other exotic set-ups, so the author analyses them in separate chapters.
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Latest theory on critical lines
The author considers critical modern lines for Black and White. I think this is a must have book from either side of the board.
Mark Glenn11/22/2025