No, fortunately Tiviakov does not play the Grunfeld,  however I have been informed by those nice people at NIC that Glenn Flear will be reviewing my Grunfeld book in the next NIC Yearbook, which will also include my reply to Tiviakov's criticisms of Play the Sicilian Dragon.

Does Tiviakov play the Grunfeld?   

Edward,

Thanks for your response...

We used the Grunfeld exclusively when facing 1.d4 in the recent CSS/PAL Freestyle Tournament. Interestingly enough, the game in question occurred in our final match against V_Dobrov. 

Needless to say, we didn't play 24...Qg1+?? We did however manage to draw the game.

I would say that your book helped play a part in our success.

Thanks again,

Helicon

Good spot Helicon. I am not sure why that is in there. That is how the game appears on chessbase, however obviously there was an input error along the way. I'll mention it to Quality Chess, and give you a mention if there is ever a second edition!

Actually I am quite surprised that this was not picked up. I was trekking in Asia when Challenging the Grunfeld went to print, so unfortunately I never received a prior copy of the proofs.

Thanks again,

Ed

Stop moaning Rich - there isn't that much theory to learn!  The book just covers several different options against most of black's responses. If you chop it right down you could probably get by with only a carefully selected 25% of the book (as White - as Black obviously you need to be prepared for each of white's responses).

I have a question regarding the game Kramnik-Svidler, Korchnoi Birthday Tournament, Zurich 2001

This game can be found on page 111

The game quoted went 24...Qf1+?? 25.Kg3?? Qg1+?? 26.Kh3 Qf1+?? 27.Kg3 1/2-1/2

Was this actually played during the game? Or a just type-O?

i don't mind "shameless plugs" too if in that way authors give a preview of what lines are/are not covered.   

In my area and most parts of the world, it is not easy to find a decent shop selling chess books (I imagine for MnB the situation is much worse!?), so ordering through the internet is the only way. Unfortunately the lack of information is a hindrance, which is especially felt in the case of repertoire books.  The publisher's blurb has not always enough details, and not many publishers have the habit of putting up the contents page on their web site. Book reviews on the net are also slow in coming.

That said, Eddie's book is clear enough on what it offers. Speaking as a fully paid-up member of the White Grunfeld--Slaying Club, this book must be a definite buy!