{"product_id":"first-steps-the-kings-indian-defence","title":"First Steps: The King's Indian Defence","description":"The King's Indian Defence is one of the great classical counter-attacking openings. The most aggressive world champions (including Mikhail Tal, Bobby Fischer and Garry Kasparov) have all scored brilliant knockout victories with this opening. In this book the highly experienced coach international master Andrew Martin explains the basic ideas behind all the different variations that occur after 1 d4 Nf6 2 c4 g6 3 Nc3 Bg7 4 e4 d6. The focus on strategic elements such as pawn structures, attacking plans and typical piece manouevres allows the reader to quickly gain an excellent feel for this complex opening. First Steps is an opening series that is ideal for improving players who want simple and straightforward explanations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternational Master \u003cb\u003eAndrew Martin \u003c\/b\u003eis a FIDE Senior Trainer. He is the current head of the English Chess Federation Academy, which provides elite training for strong, young players. He teaches in twelve schools and is well known as a chess writer and commentator.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Everyman Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50362984431890,"sku":"9781781944288","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_716f9caa-90ee-49fc-a4ea-16428f6d2fb9.jpg?v=1737069791","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/first-steps-the-kings-indian-defence","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}