Updated Publishing Schedule
Unfortunately it seems that Boris Avrukh is falling a bit behind his own and our expectations to what he would be able to do with Grandmaster Repertoire 2 here in the autumn. The book is close to being done, but there are many lines such as 1.d4 g6, 1.d4 e6 2.c4 f5 3.g3 Bb4+ that needs to be covered as well, and the grandmaster does not seem to be able to do everything before he is faced with tournament commitments. So, the book is pushed a bit down the list, with the updated publishing schedule looking like this:
| Marin/Garrett | Reggio Emilia 2007/2008 | 28 October 2009 |
| Tibor Karolyi | Genius in the Background | 28 October 2009 |
| Jacob Aagaard | Attacking Manual Volume 1 | 18 November 2009 |
| Jacob Aagaard | Attacking Manual Volume 2 | 18 November 2009 |
| John Shaw | Quality Chess Puzzle Book | 02 December 2009 |
| Artur Yusupov | Boost your Chess 1 | 02 December 2009 |
| Boris Avrukh | Grandmaster Repertoire 2 | 09 December 2009 |
2010 |
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| Boris Alterman | The Alterman Gambit Guide – White | 27 January 2010 |
| John Shaw | The King’s Gambit | 27 January 2010 |
| Lubomir Ftacnik | Grandmaster Repertoire 5 – The Sicilian | 03 February 2010 |
| Mihail Marin | Grandmaster Repertoire 4 – The English 2 | 17 February 2010 |
| Lars Schandorff | Grandmaster Repertoire 6 – The Caro-Kann | 17 February 2010 |
| Tibor Karolyi | Karpov’s Strategic Wins 1 – 1961-1985 | 03 March 2010 |
| Tibor Karolyi | Karpov’s Strategic Wins 2 – 1986 – 2009 | 03 March 2010 |
| Boris Alterman | The Alterman Gambit Guide – Black | 17 March 2010 |
| Artur Yusupov | Boost your Chess 2 | 01 May 2010 |
As always, this is a prediction, not a promise!
Categories: Publishing Schedule
@Nic
Definitely fianchetto against Benoni (at least in e6 lines) to be consistent with g3 against Nimzo.
My mistake and simply out of habit, Larry Kaufman is now a GM.
Ok, I’ve spent countless hours trying to revive the 4. e3 Bg4 line. I’ve considered every move in the database and many others. My conclusion is that White is certainly no better and if he tries for an edge, he’s probably worse. It’s pathetic. I really like all the other lines for White, but this Bg4 move is essentially a refutation of 4. e3. I get just as much advantage from a Colle lol.
I looked to Palliser’s book Play 1. d4! for help, but to no avail. His line: 1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. e3 Bg4 5. Qb3 Qb6 6. Ne5 Bf5 7. cxd5 Qxb3 8. axb3 Nxd5 9. Nd2 isn’t that appealing given the doubled pawns and threat of Nb4.
Still, I’m not a titled player so hopefully I’m just wrong.
Al
I think it is okay for White, I have played it with success. But if you are not happy with the positions play something more suited to your style. I think it is a bit of a bold statement to ay that Bg4 refutes the e3 Slav!
I only mean that in the sense that it seems pretty equal. White may get a tiny something in some lines, but nothing more than in the exchange Slav for instance. At least that’s my impression. I’m hoping bold statements will lead to updates.
I live in two different cities in two different countries (UK being one), but have pre-ordered GM Rep 2. The shipping address I submitted in the order I will depart from 14/12/09-02/01/10. I’m not sure if I should change the shipping address, in case the book arrives and I am not there to receive it.
I am living in two countries and have pre-ordered GM Rep 2. However, I will be gone to my other residence from 14/12/09-02/01/09 from the shipping address I submitted. I don’t know if I should change the shipping address in case GM Rep 2 is released around then and I am not present to receive the book.
If you want us to change the shipping address for the book, send an e-mail to sales@qualitychess.co.uk and Andrew will sort you out.
I don’t see where Avrukh mentions Black’s attempt to bring play into a QID with 6…b6 in the Closed Catalan.