Kotronias on the King's Indian Mar del Plata II by Vassilios Kotronias (miękka okładka)

Kotronias on the King's Indian: Mar del Plata II by Vassilios Kotronias is an English-language paperback chess book for players building a Black repertoire against 1.d4, with a focused look at the King's Indian Defence and the Mar del Plata variation. It is the third volume in Kotronias’s series and the second part devoted to this sharp opening line.

What this book covers

The King's Indian Defence has long been one of Black’s most combative choices, and this volume examines the Mar del Plata structure after 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 Bg7 4.e4 d6 5.Nf3 0–0 6.Be2 e5 7.0–0 Nc6 8.d5 Ne7. Kotronias concentrates on White’s main tries, including 9.b4 and 9.Nd2, as well as other sensible alternatives to 9.Ne1.

Rather than stopping at move orders, the book presents concrete modern solutions for Black, supported by fresh ideas and the author’s own analysis. That makes it useful for opening study, repertoire building, and self-study for club and tournament players who want a deeper understanding of typical Mar del Plata positions.

Inside the book

Alongside the opening analysis, Kotronias also discusses the characteristic middlegame themes that arise in this variation, both positional and tactical. The book is designed to help you understand not just which moves to play, but why the plans and manoeuvres work in practice. It also includes a selection of test positions for training tactical awareness and reinforcing the key ideas of the King's Indian Defence.

If you are looking for a chess book on the King's Indian Defence that combines repertoire work, detailed analysis and practical middlegame guidance, this is a strong choice for independent study.

Author and edition

Vassilios Kotronias is one of the leading specialists in the King's Indian Defence. This edition is in English and comes in paperback.

• Product type: chess book
• Author: Vassilios Kotronias
• Language: English
• Binding: paperback
• Page count: 280
• Publication date: 4 February 2015
• ISBN: 978-1-907982-53-8