Nimzo-Indian Kasparov Variation: 4 Nf3 as Popularized by Garry Kasparov

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Summary: With detailed and technical examples
Review: Nimzo-Indian Kasparov Variation by chess grandmaster and former British Champion Chris Ward is an advanced guide designed for experienced chess players. Nimzo-Indian Kasparov Variation presents diverse ambitious ways in which to contest the Nimzo-Indian defense, based upon the strategies the legendary Garry Kasparov used in his World Championship games against Anatoly Karpov. With its detailed and technical examples, enhanced with tactics scrutinized for both sides, Nimzo-Indian Kasparov Variation is a superb addition to serious chess player reading lists and reference shelves.

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Summary: 'Instant' repertoire against Nimzo Indian?
Review: With an interesting subtitle like '..as popularized by Garry Kasparov', one would expect a solid repetoire or a serious resource from this book. Unfortunately, that's not be the case. The variation in the discussion is 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 Bb4 4.Nf3 b6 5.Bg5, where the critical continuation is 5..h6 6.Bh4 g5. So far the current theory judges that black has a good chance to equalize from this position. Note that: this book does not change this assesment. However, the author insists that there are several interesting ways to complicate the positions. My opinion from these variations, none of them would deliver a serious theoritical debate on Nimzo Indian. They may be practical for playing in club tournaments, especially if your opponent is familiar with your normal response against Nimzo-Indian,