The closed variation (1 e4 c5 2 Nc3 Nc6 3 g3) has always been regarded as an interesting and dynamic way to meet the aggressive Sicilian Defence. At the highest level, former World Champions Boris Spassky and Vassily Smyslov have employed it on a regular basis, while Vassily Ivanchuk has also used it as a surprise weapon. The Closed Sicilian is ideally suited to club and tournament players, as it does not require the memorising of reams of complicated variations; an understanding of typical themes being more important than theoretical knowledge.
In this book Grandmaster Daniel King explains the strategy and tactics of this popular opening. Through the use of model games for both sides, the author provides a thorough grounding in the key ideas.
In this book Grandmaster Daniel King explains the strategy and tactics of this popular opening. Through the use of model games for both sides, the author provides a thorough grounding in the key ideas.
·Written by leading expert on the closed Sicilian, one of Britain's top players, Grandmaster Daniel King
·Explains the basic elements, strategies and tactics for both sides
·Offers an accessible, digestible blend of explanatory and theoretical material
· Provides everything you need to know to start playing the opening straight away.
The closed variation (1 e4 c5 2 Nc3 Nc6 3 g3) has always been regarded as an interesting and dynamic way to meet the aggressive Sicilian Defence. At the highest level, former World Champions Boris Spassky and Vassily Smyslov have employed it on a regular basis, while Vassily Ivanchuk has also used it as a surprise weapon. The Closed Sicilian is ideally suited to club and tournament players, as it does not require the memorising of reams of complicated variations; an understanding of typical themes being more important than theoretical knowledge.
In this book Grandmaster Daniel King explains the strategy and tactics of this popular opening. Through the use of model games for both sides, the author provides a thorough grounding in the key ideas.
In this book Grandmaster Daniel King explains the strategy and tactics of this popular opening. Through the use of model games for both sides, the author provides a thorough grounding in the key ideas.
·Written by leading expert on the closed Sicilian, one of Britain's top players, Grandmaster Daniel King
·Explains the basic elements, strategies and tactics for both sides
·Offers an accessible, digestible blend of explanatory and theoretical material
· Provides everything you need to know to start playing the opening straight away. Weight | 250 g |
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Manufacturer | Chess Press |
Width | 11.5 cm |
Height | 17.2 cm |
Medium | Book |
Year of Publication | 1997 |
Author | Daniel King |
Language | English |
ISBN-10 | 1901259064 |
ISBN-13 | 9781901259063 |
Pages | 144 |
Binding | paperback |
1 e4 c5 2 Sc3 Sc6 3 g3
008 Bibliography
009 Introduction
Part One: Main Line ( 1 e4 c5 2 Sc3 Sc6 3 g3 g6 4 Lg2 Lg7 5 d3 d6 6 f4 e6 7 Sf3 Sge7 8 0-0 0-0)
014 1 9 Le3 Sd4 10 e5 Pawn Sacrifice
042 2 Alternatives after 9 Le3
052 3 White does not play 9 Le3
Part Two: Sixth Move Alternatives (1 e4 c5 2 Sc3 Sc6 3 g3 g6 4 Lg2 Lg7 5 d3 d6)
065 4 6 f4 e5
077 5 6 Le3
095 6 6 Sge2
107 7 6 Sf3 and other Sixth Moves for White
Part Three: Early Deviations (1 e4 c5)
118 8 Black plays ...e7-e6 and ...d7-d5
127 9 1 e4 c5 2 g3
142 Index of Complete Games
008 Bibliography
009 Introduction
Part One: Main Line ( 1 e4 c5 2 Sc3 Sc6 3 g3 g6 4 Lg2 Lg7 5 d3 d6 6 f4 e6 7 Sf3 Sge7 8 0-0 0-0)
014 1 9 Le3 Sd4 10 e5 Pawn Sacrifice
042 2 Alternatives after 9 Le3
052 3 White does not play 9 Le3
Part Two: Sixth Move Alternatives (1 e4 c5 2 Sc3 Sc6 3 g3 g6 4 Lg2 Lg7 5 d3 d6)
065 4 6 f4 e5
077 5 6 Le3
095 6 6 Sge2
107 7 6 Sf3 and other Sixth Moves for White
Part Three: Early Deviations (1 e4 c5)
118 8 Black plays ...e7-e6 and ...d7-d5
127 9 1 e4 c5 2 g3
142 Index of Complete Games
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