If you play 1...d4 or 1...Nf6 against 1.d4, stop trying to improvise against the sidelines. Buy the book. Study the chapters. And start beating those passive setups with grandmaster precision.
The London (1.d4 d5 2.Bf4) is the bane of online blitz and club play. White claims solidity, but Avrukh shows how to suffocate the London by playing ...c5 early and targeting the "dark-squared bishop's" lack of ambition. He doesn't just give a line; he teaches you to make the London look passive and sad. If you play 1
One of the book's greatest strengths is its flexibility. Avrukh provides specialized coverage based on your preferred second move: For 1...d5 players : A solid repertoire for classical players. For Nimzo-Indian/Queen's Indian players : Variations specifically following For King’s Indian/Grünfeld players : Variations following New In Chess Critical Reception & Performance Reviewers from New In Chess highlight the following: Grandmaster Repertoire 11 - Beating 1.d4 Sidelines And start beating those passive setups with grandmaster