The author's posthumous output continues with this introduction to the Sicilian Defence based on his final notes. This is not a comprehensive theory manual but Schneider selects the best or most enterprising lines in each system, illustrating move alternatives with analysis and game fragments throughout. At the end of each chapter he gives two games, one each illustrating Black's and White's strategy in that system. This first book in a two volume series covers Gambit Lines (2.d4, 2.b4), 2c3 Sicilian, Grand Prix Attack, Bb5 Systems, the Lowenthal, Sveshnikov, Accelerated Dragon, Dragon, Paulsen, Sozin, Boleslavsky and Richter-Rauzer variations. The book would be useful for the club player who wants an idea of the possibilities open to him in these systems without wishing to learn all the latest theory. The standard of the English leaves something to be desired, having been translated from Hungarian by another Hungarian, but the author's meaning is not lost, just amusingly expressed. Attila Schneider was an Hungarian grandmaster and author who died in 2003. Pub. 2004, softback, 237 pages.
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The second and final volume of this series contains analysis and sample annotated games in the Dragon, Scheveningen and Najdorf variations. The late Hungarian GM Attila Schneider had an eye for enterprising chess and so focuses his attention on some sharp, critical lines of play, giving the reader a flavour of the tactics and strategies which both sides can employ. The two volumes of this series offer an introduction to the Sicilian Defence with sufficient theory and illustrative games to enable club and tournament players to play White or Black with confidence. Pub. 2004, softback, 277 pages.
The Dangerous Weapons series concentrates on variations which are ambitious, sharp, tricky and innovative in any given opening. In this book the authors suggest opening ideas for both White and Black, in the Sicilian, which meet these criteria. With new ideas in the Najdorf, Sveshnikov, Dragon, O'Kelly, Lowenthal, Prin Variation, Sozin, Taimanov, Kan and even the Ga-Pa this book is brimming with hard-hitting innovations which will liven up any tournament player's repertoire. The massive 304 pages of explanation and analysis represents good value for money and a good start to this new series. John Emms and Chris Ward are English Grandmasters whilst Richard Palliser is an International Master. All three are respected authors with numerous successful chess books to their names. Pub. 2006, softback, 272 pages.
The Sicilian Defence is the most popular opening at all levels of tournament play. It is played regularly by Kasparov, Anand, Kramnik, Leko, Topalov, and Shirov and many other leading players. In this book a multinational line-up of leading experts give recommendations against their own pet lines in the Sicilian Defence. This repertoire book for White recommends critical lines and reveals Black’s greatest fears to you. Experts vs. the Sicilian is the no-nonsense opening repertoire for players of all strengths who want to teach the Sicilian players a lesson or two...
The Writers of this book are:
Grandmaster Peter Heine Nielsen vs. the Accelerated Dragon recommends 5.c4 followed up with 6.Nc2.
Grandmaster Sune Berg Hansen vs. the Taimanov and the Paulsen recommends 5.Nc3 against both lines.
Grandmaster Viktor Gavrikov vs. the Scheveningen recommends the Keres Attack 6.g4.
Grandmaster Peter Wells vs. the Classical Sicilian recommends the Richter-Rauzer 6.Bg5.
Grandmaster Mikhail Golubev vs. the Sicilian Dragon recommends the Rauzer Attack with 9. 0-0-0.
Grandmaster Thomas Luther vs. the Najdorf recommends 6.Bg5.
International Master Alexander Raetsky vs. the Four Knights Sicilian advises 7.a3 winning the two bishops.
International Master Jan Pinski vs. the Kalashnikov suggests 6.N1c3 as White's best.
International Master John Shaw vs. several minor lines.
International Master Jacob Aagaard vs. the Sveshnikov & several minor lines.
Each author illustrates his recommendation with annotated games covering divergences as well as the main line. The book offers plenty of food for thought for club and tournament players. Pub. 2004, softback, 288 pages.
International Master Alexander Raetsky vs. the Four Knights Sicilian advises 7.a3 winnig the two bishops.
Each author illustrates his recommendation with annotated games covering divergences as well as the main line. The book offers plenty of food for thought for club and tournament players. This revised edition is in a larger format and includes new ideas for both White and Black. Mikhail Golubev has revised his chapter on the Dragon. Pub. 2006, softback, 228 pages.
The Anti-Sicilians include such lines as the Morra Gambit, Grand Prix Attack, c3 Sicilian, Closed Sicilian and various other offbeat ideas. For this book I.M. Richard Palliser has put together a repertoire for Black which is sound but dynamic enough to offer winning chances against Anti-Sicilian systems. He tries to offer ideas for both ..e6 and ..Nc6 Sicilian players to make the repertoire accessible to all players of 1..c5. The nine main chapters here cover the c3 Sicilian, 2.Nc3 move order issues, the Closed Sicilian, The Grand Prix Attack, Kingside Fianchettos for White, Queenside Fianchettos for White and Gambits. As usual with Palliser the recommended lines are well thought out and thoroughly researched. Richard Palliser is an International Master from England with a reputation as a diligent and thorough chess author. Pub. 2007, softback, 254 pages.
A repertoire for Black based on the Sicilian Four Knights System (1.e5,c5; 2.Nf3,Nc6; 3.d4,cxd4; 4.Nxd4,Nf6; 5.Nc3,e6.). This relatively rare defence will avoid most opponents' theory and offers as much counterplay as other main lines. The author also includes chapters on the c3 Sicilian, Closed Sicilian, Grand Prix Attack, Morra Gambit and Rossolimo Variation (3.Bb5). Coverage is via 72 complete, annotated games and the author includes "points to remember" for each chapter and other explanations of strategy when required. Alexander Raetsky is a Russian IM and contributor to New in Chess and 64 magazines. Pub. 2002, softback, 159 pages.
GM Alexander Kalinin has selected 448 recent games (1990s to present) in all variations of the Sicilian Defence to illustrate the way modern players handle the opening. The games have languageless annotations and are arranged in ascending ECO code order. They give a flavour of the latest theory as well as introducing the reader to various typical plans. Also includes 50 diagrammed quiz positions to test your understanding of some critical themes. With index of players' names. Pub. 2003, hardback, 274 pages.
It's quite a feat to cover the whole Sicilian Defence in one book as Emms does here. Lengthy analysis is out of the question so the book offers an introduction to each system with strategies, statistics, tips and illustrative key games. There are several annotated games for each variation (59 games in total) which give a flavour of the way play may develop. If you're wondering which Sicilian System is for you then this book will help you choose. Chapters on the Dragon, Najdorf, Scheveningen, Sveshnikov, Classical, Other Open Sicilians, Bb5 Lines, c3 Sicilian, Closed Sicilian (with Morra Gambit & Grand Prix Attack) Price: £12.99(£12.99 Including VAT at 0%)This product is included in our 10% discount offer for orders of 2 or more qualifying books & CD or DVD products!
The authors have selected over 250 tactical lines of play in the Sicilian, illustrated here with complete, annotated games, which could add significant shock value to your play. There are ideas for both sides and the book covers many important systems in the Sicilian including the Sveshnikov, Rauzer, Dragon, Najdorf, Taimanov, Alapin and Rossolimo variations. Indexes of players and variations included. Friso Nijboer is a Dutch GM and AC van der Tak is a respected writer on openings. Pub. 2003, softback, 237 pages.
Grandmaster Nigel Davies offers a repertoire for White against all the major Sicilian systems. Whereas fellow GM John Nunn in his "Beating the Sicilian" came up with very diverse and sharp lines of play, Davies recommends systems where White first plays 3.d4 and 4.Nxd4 and then fianchettos his king's bishop thus achieving a consistent set-up with which players of the white pieces will become quickly familiar. As this system is not "cutting-edge" theory it will not date quickly and there is less to remember for the working club player. Coverage is by means of 52 complete, annotated games with chapters on the Najdorf, Classical, Scheveningen, Paulsen/Taimanov, Kan, Sveshnikov, Lowenthal/Kalashnikov and Dragon variations. The final chapter examines more obscure lines of the Sicilian such as the Four Knights and Nimzovich systems. Pub. 2002, softback, 144 pages.
For this book IM Richard Palliser provides an up-to-date picture of current theory in the Moscow and Rossolimo Variations of the Sicilian. He concentrates on the recent trends and ideas for both sides and also on some previously neglected variations. Some, rarely played, systems are not included. His analysis is contained in 82, extensively annotated, games with summaries of best play at the end of each of 10 chapters. Part one of the book examines the Moscow Variation 1.e4,c5; 2.Nf3,d6; 3Bb5+ with chapters on 3..Nd7; 3..Nc6; and 3..Bd7. Part two is on the Rossolimo Variation 1.e4,c5; 2.Nf3,Nc6; 3.Bb5, with chapters on Rare 3rd Moves, 3..Nf6; 3..e6; and 3..g6. Pub. 2005, softback, 208 pages.
This book considers both the Rossolimo (1,e4,c5; 2.Nf3,Nc6; 3.Bb5) and the Moscow (1.e4,c5; 2.Nf3,d6; 3.Bb5+) systems. The material is presented via complete, annotated games with the emphasis on understanding key strategies rather than offering a comprehensive analysis of the opening. Chapters include First Moves (the basics of the opening), Heroes and Zeroes, (some stars of the Sicilian Bb5 in action and falling over), Strategy, Tricks and Traps and What's Hot (what the world's elite are currently playing). This book represents a good introduction to Sicilian Bb5 systems for White players at club level and above. Pub. 2005, softback, 211 pages.
Lutes is famed for his highly detailed coverage of openings and that tradition is continued here. He has written a 76 page historical introduction to the Sicilian Defence followed by a theoretical introduction to the O'Kelly Variation and a 150 page theory section drawing on sources ancient and modern to create the most comprehensive book on the O'Kelly ever. Transpositions into other systems are noted but not analyzed to keep the book down to manageable size. Includes bibliography and index of variations. Pub. 1993, softback, 260 pages.
This book is in every way a definitive guide: Efstratios Grivas provides the inside story on a variation of the Sicilian Defence that he has worked for more than 20 years to perfect, and which rightly bears his name. The Grivas Sicilian (1 e4 c5 2 Nf3 Nc6 3 d4 cxd4 4 Nxd4 Qb6) has proved itself sound and reliable in practice, but is also far less well investigated than most Sicilian systems. This gives it an extra sting in practice, which readers will be able to use to their advantage over the board. The Grivas Sicilian generally leads to positions akin to the Scheveningen, but with some subtle differences. Grivas explains these subtleties at length, helping readers to exploit all their chances to seize the initiative. Grandmaster Efstratios Grivas lives in Athens. He has represented his country on many occasions, winning an individual gold medal at the 1989 European Team Championship. Estimated publication date September 2005, softback, 160 pages
