Starting Out: The King's Indian by Joe Gallagher

Everyman Chess 2002, 176 B5 pages $45.00 The King's Indian is one of the most exciting defences in chess and is favoured by ambitious and aggressive players. At the highest level it has been a major weapon for World Champions Bobby Fischer and Garry Kasparov. In this easy-to-read guide, Grandmaster Joe Gallagher goes back to the basics of the King's Indian, studying the key principles of its many variations. Throughout the book there are an abundance of notes, tips, warnings and exercises to help the improving player, while important strategies, ideas and tactics for both sides are clearly illustrated. Joe Gallagher is a highly respected author of numerous best-selling chess books including being co-author of the single volume openings work Nunn’s Chess Openings