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LOGRETOS
Author
The Offbeat Sicilian
51 pages, paperback, Chess Enterprises, 1987
Discontinued
The Sicilian Defense remains the most played opening in tournaments. It is the most thoroughly and deeply analyzed opening, with 240 page studies of a single variation, and new theory evolving every month. It is no wonder that many players seek to avoid the complications of facing the most analyzed lines and turn to the less explored byways. That is the theme of this book: win with the unorthodox Sicilian lines. A quick glance at the roster of players employing the offbeat lines will show that every top Grandmaster is using this strategy also. So here is a recipe for taking your opponent out of his book - and winning!
In the main lines of the Sicilian Defense such as the Najdorf, Dragon, Scheveningen, etc., White commences the battle with natural, direct, and forceful moves: 2 Nf3, 3 d4, and 4 Nxd4. These lines have been so thoroughly analysed and tested, however, that keeping up with opening theory has become a difficult task for many players. Even if they manage it there remain many pitfalls, such as falling into a prepared line in a sharp variation or coming up against someone who specializes in a variation "under discussion" over the board, etc. Therefore many players, including the world's best, are turning more and more to the variations covered in this book. Their aim is to force upon the opponent right from the start the type of game in which he will not be at home, thereby giving themselves the advantages of surprise and superior preparation.
Most of the lines in this book have retained their second-class stigma because theory considers them to allow the opponent to equalize too easily. But forcing him to think for himself frequently compensates for this defect; in many cases the opportunity for creativity (for both players) arises in little-explored variations.
The following variations are analysed in this book:
Chapter I: 2 b3 - The Snyder Variation
Chapter II: 2 c3 - The Alapin Variation
Chapter III: 2 d4 - The Smith-Morra Gambit
Chapter IV: 2 d3 - The Big Clamp
Chapter V: 2 Nf3 Nc6 3 g3 - The King's Indian Attack
Chapter VI: 2 f4 - The Larsen Variation
Chapter VII: 2 Nc3 The Closed Sicilian
Chapter VIII: 2 Ne2 The Keres Variation
Chapter IX: 2 g3 - The Fianchetto Variation
Chapter X: 2 Nc3 & 3 Nge2 - The Chameleon Variation
Chapter XI: 2 Nf3 & 3 Nc3 - The Knights' Attack
Chapter XII: 2 Nf3 Nc6 3 Bb5 - The Nimzowitsch-Rossolimo Variation
Chapter XIII: 2 Nf3 d6 3 Bb5t - The Moscow Variation
Chapter XIV:2 Nf3 d6 3 d4 cxd4 4 Qxd4 - The Vasiukov Variation
Transposition and move-order are key weapons. In many instances White keeps hidden the line he really wishes to enter till the last possible moment. That way he can avoid what his opponent wants to play while he gets his own way. Suppose White wishes to play the Alapin Variation (2 c3) but doesn't want to meet the line 2...Nf6 3 e5 Nd5 4 d4 cxd4 5 cxd4 d6. He could play 2 Nf3 and only after 2...e6 play 3 c3, thus sidestepping the above line.
In the main lines of the Sicilian Defense such as the Najdorf, Dragon, Scheveningen, etc., White commences the battle with natural, direct, and forceful moves: 2 Nf3, 3 d4, and 4 Nxd4. These lines have been so thoroughly analysed and tested, however, that keeping up with opening theory has become a difficult task for many players. Even if they manage it there remain many pitfalls, such as falling into a prepared line in a sharp variation or coming up against someone who specializes in a variation "under discussion" over the board, etc. Therefore many players, including the world's best, are turning more and more to the variations covered in this book. Their aim is to force upon the opponent right from the start the type of game in which he will not be at home, thereby giving themselves the advantages of surprise and superior preparation.
Most of the lines in this book have retained their second-class stigma because theory considers them to allow the opponent to equalize too easily. But forcing him to think for himself frequently compensates for this defect; in many cases the opportunity for creativity (for both players) arises in little-explored variations.
The following variations are analysed in this book:
Chapter I: 2 b3 - The Snyder Variation
Chapter II: 2 c3 - The Alapin Variation
Chapter III: 2 d4 - The Smith-Morra Gambit
Chapter IV: 2 d3 - The Big Clamp
Chapter V: 2 Nf3 Nc6 3 g3 - The King's Indian Attack
Chapter VI: 2 f4 - The Larsen Variation
Chapter VII: 2 Nc3 The Closed Sicilian
Chapter VIII: 2 Ne2 The Keres Variation
Chapter IX: 2 g3 - The Fianchetto Variation
Chapter X: 2 Nc3 & 3 Nge2 - The Chameleon Variation
Chapter XI: 2 Nf3 & 3 Nc3 - The Knights' Attack
Chapter XII: 2 Nf3 Nc6 3 Bb5 - The Nimzowitsch-Rossolimo Variation
Chapter XIII: 2 Nf3 d6 3 Bb5t - The Moscow Variation
Chapter XIV:2 Nf3 d6 3 d4 cxd4 4 Qxd4 - The Vasiukov Variation
Transposition and move-order are key weapons. In many instances White keeps hidden the line he really wishes to enter till the last possible moment. That way he can avoid what his opponent wants to play while he gets his own way. Suppose White wishes to play the Alapin Variation (2 c3) but doesn't want to meet the line 2...Nf6 3 e5 Nd5 4 d4 cxd4 5 cxd4 d6. He could play 2 Nf3 and only after 2...e6 play 3 c3, thus sidestepping the above line.
The Sicilian Defense remains the most played opening in tournaments. It is the most thoroughly and deeply analyzed opening, with 240 page studies of a single variation, and new theory evolving every month. It is no wonder that many players seek to avoid the complications of facing the most analyzed lines and turn to the less explored byways. That is the theme of this book: win with the unorthodox Sicilian lines. A quick glance at the roster of players employing the offbeat lines will show that every top Grandmaster is using this strategy also. So here is a recipe for taking your opponent out of his book - and winning!
In the main lines of the Sicilian Defense such as the Najdorf, Dragon, Scheveningen, etc., White commences the battle with natural, direct, and forceful moves: 2 Nf3, 3 d4, and 4 Nxd4. These lines have been so thoroughly analysed and tested, however, that keeping up with opening theory has become a difficult task for many players. Even if they manage it there remain many pitfalls, such as falling into a prepared line in a sharp variation or coming up against someone who specializes in a variation "under discussion" over the board, etc. Therefore many players, including the world's best, are turning more and more to the variations covered in this book. Their aim is to force upon the opponent right from the start the type of game in which he will not be at home, thereby giving themselves the advantages of surprise and superior preparation.
Most of the lines in this book have retained their second-class stigma because theory considers them to allow the opponent to equalize too easily. But forcing him to think for himself frequently compensates for this defect; in many cases the opportunity for creativity (for both players) arises in little-explored variations.
The following variations are analysed in this book:
Chapter I: 2 b3 - The Snyder Variation
Chapter II: 2 c3 - The Alapin Variation
Chapter III: 2 d4 - The Smith-Morra Gambit
Chapter IV: 2 d3 - The Big Clamp
Chapter V: 2 Nf3 Nc6 3 g3 - The King's Indian Attack
Chapter VI: 2 f4 - The Larsen Variation
Chapter VII: 2 Nc3 The Closed Sicilian
Chapter VIII: 2 Ne2 The Keres Variation
Chapter IX: 2 g3 - The Fianchetto Variation
Chapter X: 2 Nc3 & 3 Nge2 - The Chameleon Variation
Chapter XI: 2 Nf3 & 3 Nc3 - The Knights' Attack
Chapter XII: 2 Nf3 Nc6 3 Bb5 - The Nimzowitsch-Rossolimo Variation
Chapter XIII: 2 Nf3 d6 3 Bb5t - The Moscow Variation
Chapter XIV:2 Nf3 d6 3 d4 cxd4 4 Qxd4 - The Vasiukov Variation
Transposition and move-order are key weapons. In many instances White keeps hidden the line he really wishes to enter till the last possible moment. That way he can avoid what his opponent wants to play while he gets his own way. Suppose White wishes to play the Alapin Variation (2 c3) but doesn't want to meet the line 2...Nf6 3 e5 Nd5 4 d4 cxd4 5 cxd4 d6. He could play 2 Nf3 and only after 2...e6 play 3 c3, thus sidestepping the above line.
In the main lines of the Sicilian Defense such as the Najdorf, Dragon, Scheveningen, etc., White commences the battle with natural, direct, and forceful moves: 2 Nf3, 3 d4, and 4 Nxd4. These lines have been so thoroughly analysed and tested, however, that keeping up with opening theory has become a difficult task for many players. Even if they manage it there remain many pitfalls, such as falling into a prepared line in a sharp variation or coming up against someone who specializes in a variation "under discussion" over the board, etc. Therefore many players, including the world's best, are turning more and more to the variations covered in this book. Their aim is to force upon the opponent right from the start the type of game in which he will not be at home, thereby giving themselves the advantages of surprise and superior preparation.
Most of the lines in this book have retained their second-class stigma because theory considers them to allow the opponent to equalize too easily. But forcing him to think for himself frequently compensates for this defect; in many cases the opportunity for creativity (for both players) arises in little-explored variations.
The following variations are analysed in this book:
Chapter I: 2 b3 - The Snyder Variation
Chapter II: 2 c3 - The Alapin Variation
Chapter III: 2 d4 - The Smith-Morra Gambit
Chapter IV: 2 d3 - The Big Clamp
Chapter V: 2 Nf3 Nc6 3 g3 - The King's Indian Attack
Chapter VI: 2 f4 - The Larsen Variation
Chapter VII: 2 Nc3 The Closed Sicilian
Chapter VIII: 2 Ne2 The Keres Variation
Chapter IX: 2 g3 - The Fianchetto Variation
Chapter X: 2 Nc3 & 3 Nge2 - The Chameleon Variation
Chapter XI: 2 Nf3 & 3 Nc3 - The Knights' Attack
Chapter XII: 2 Nf3 Nc6 3 Bb5 - The Nimzowitsch-Rossolimo Variation
Chapter XIII: 2 Nf3 d6 3 Bb5t - The Moscow Variation
Chapter XIV:2 Nf3 d6 3 d4 cxd4 4 Qxd4 - The Vasiukov Variation
Transposition and move-order are key weapons. In many instances White keeps hidden the line he really wishes to enter till the last possible moment. That way he can avoid what his opponent wants to play while he gets his own way. Suppose White wishes to play the Alapin Variation (2 c3) but doesn't want to meet the line 2...Nf6 3 e5 Nd5 4 d4 cxd4 5 cxd4 d6. He could play 2 Nf3 and only after 2...e6 play 3 c3, thus sidestepping the above line.
| EAN | 0931462703 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 100 g |
| Manufacturer | Chess Enterprises |
| Width | 13.2 cm |
| Height | 20.8 cm |
| Medium | Book |
| Year of Publication | 1987 |
| Author | John Grefe |
| Language | English |
| ISBN-10 | 0931462703 |
| Pages | 51 |
| Binding | paperback |
03 Chapter 1: The Snyder Variation 1 e4 c5 2 b3
05 Chapter 2: The Alapin Variation 1 e4 c5 2 c3
15 Chapter 3: The Smith-Morra Gambit 1 e4 c5 2 d4 cxd4 3 c3
17 Chapter 4: The Big Clamp 1 e4 c5 2 d3
19 Chapter 5: The King's Indian Attack 1 e4 c5 2 Nf3 Nc6 3 g3 g6 4 Bg2 Bg7 5 0-0
21 Chapter 6: The Larsen Variation 1 e4 c5 2 f4
26 Chapter 7: The Closed Sicilian 1 e4 c5 2 Nc3 Nc6 3 g3 g6 4 Bg2 Bg7 5 d3 d6
30 Chapter 8: The Keres Variation 1 e4 c5 2 Ne2
31 Chapter 9: The King's Fianchetto 1 e4 c5 2 g3
32 Chapter 10: The Chameleon Variation 1 e4 c5 2 Nc3 d6 3 Nge2
34 Chapter 11: The Knights' Attack 1 e4 c5 2 Nf3 e6 3 Nc3
36 Chapter 12: The Nimzowitsch/Rossolimo Variation 1 e4 c5 2 Nf3 Nc6 3 Bb5
40 Chapter 13: The Moscow Variation 1 e4 c5 2 Nf3 d6 3 Bb5+
45 Chapter 14: The Vasuikov Variation 1 e4 c5 2 Nf3 d6 3 d4 cxd4 4 Qxd4
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05 Chapter 2: The Alapin Variation 1 e4 c5 2 c3
15 Chapter 3: The Smith-Morra Gambit 1 e4 c5 2 d4 cxd4 3 c3
17 Chapter 4: The Big Clamp 1 e4 c5 2 d3
19 Chapter 5: The King's Indian Attack 1 e4 c5 2 Nf3 Nc6 3 g3 g6 4 Bg2 Bg7 5 0-0
21 Chapter 6: The Larsen Variation 1 e4 c5 2 f4
26 Chapter 7: The Closed Sicilian 1 e4 c5 2 Nc3 Nc6 3 g3 g6 4 Bg2 Bg7 5 d3 d6
30 Chapter 8: The Keres Variation 1 e4 c5 2 Ne2
31 Chapter 9: The King's Fianchetto 1 e4 c5 2 g3
32 Chapter 10: The Chameleon Variation 1 e4 c5 2 Nc3 d6 3 Nge2
34 Chapter 11: The Knights' Attack 1 e4 c5 2 Nf3 e6 3 Nc3
36 Chapter 12: The Nimzowitsch/Rossolimo Variation 1 e4 c5 2 Nf3 Nc6 3 Bb5
40 Chapter 13: The Moscow Variation 1 e4 c5 2 Nf3 d6 3 Bb5+
45 Chapter 14: The Vasuikov Variation 1 e4 c5 2 Nf3 d6 3 d4 cxd4 4 Qxd4
50 Players Index