Sicilian Taimanov/Kan/Paulsen Systems

OPENING FOR WHITE ACCORDING TO ANAND: VOL. 8

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Alexander Khalifman
Volume 8 in this popular series begins to examine the Sicilian Defence and proposes a repertoire for White based on the praxis of top Indian GM Vishy Anand. Systems considered here are the Nimzowitsch Sicilian (1.e4,c5; 2.Nf3,Nf6;) The O'Kelly Variation (1.e4,c5; 2.Nf3,a6;) various counter-attack lines which Black can play after 2..e6; (e.g. the pin variation) and the Paulsen-Kan System which occupies the main part of the book. Recommended lines include 3.Nc3 against the Nimzowitsch System, 3.c3 against the O'Kelly and 5.Bd3 against the Kan-Paulsen System. As usual for this series former World Champion Alexander Khalifman offers high quality analysis and explanation with theoretical conclusions at the end of each chapter.
Pub. 2006, softback, 320 pages.

SICILIAN KAN

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John Emms
The Sicilian Kan arises after 1.e4,c5; 2.Nf3,e6; 3.d4,cxd4; 4.Nxd4,a6; and this book offers a complete survey of current theory via 75 annotated key games in three major sections: 5.Bd3, 5.Nc3 and 5.c4. These games demonstrate the positional and tactical possibilities available and each chapter has a useful summary of the best lines and ideas for both sides. The Kan is a flexible system and often quite confusing for White to meet since so many transpositions are possible. It also rules out the currently popular 3.Bb5 systems. If you want a tricky defence to 1.e4 this could be the one for you! John Emms is an English Grandmaster.
Pub. 2002, softback, 190 pages.

CHESS EXPLAINED: THE TAIMANOV SYSTEM

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James Rizzitano
This guide to the Taimanov Sicilian (1.e4,c5; 2.Nf3,e6; 3.d4,cxd4; 4.Nxd4,Nc6) is aimed at experienced players who want to try the Taimanov for the first time, from either the White or Black side. With this in mind, the emphasis is on explaining typical plans and strategies in the context of 25 extensively annotated, high level, key games. The games have been selected as they illustrate many standard Taimanov Sicilian middlegame and endgame positions and themes. The material is divided into six chapters: 1) Probing Bishop and Maroczy Bind Variations 5.Nb5, 2) Taimanov Introduction 5.Nc3, a6; 3) White's Sixth Move Alternatives 5.Nc3,Qc7; 4) Flexible Variation 5.Nc3,Qc7; 6.Be2, 5) Sharp Variation 5.Nc3,Qc7; 6.Be3, 6) Paulsen Main Line 5.Nc3,Qc7; 6.Be3,a6; 7.Be2. Chapter introductions and conclusions emphasise the key points of each system. James Rizzitano is an American I.M. and author with extensive experience playing the Taimanov Sicilian.
Pub. 2006, softback, 112 pages.

SAFEST SICILIAN (2nd Edition)

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Alexander Delchev & Semko Semkov
The Bulgarian partnership of GM Alexander Delchev and IM Semko Semkov present a Black repertoire after 1.e4,c5; 2.Nf3,e6 based on the Taimanov System of the Sicilian Defence. (1.e4,c5; 2.Nf3,e6; 3.d4,cxd4; 4.Nxd4,Nc6;) Includes Nb5 + c4 systems for White as well as all other open variations (after 5.Nc3, 5..Qc7 is advocated) and Anti-Sicilian lines with 3.c3, 3.d3, 3.b3, 3.b4, 3.Nc3, 3.Qe2 and 3.c4. The layout of each chapter features a Quick Repertoire, briefly explaining Black's ideas, Step by Step, with more in depth analysis and Complete Games with illustrative games for that chapter. In all, 66 complete games are included. For the second edition the authors have added new lines for Black against the English Attack, Classical System and Alapin 2.c3 System. The authors' aim is to build a flexible and sound Black repertoire without the associated theoretical baggage of the Najdorf, Dragon or Sveshnikov systems.
Pub. 2008, softback, 228 pages.

SICILIAN TAIMANOV

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Jim Plaskett
Coverage via 92 annotated games of the system 1.e4,c5; 2.Nf3,e6; 3.d4,cxd4; 4.Nxd4,Nc6; including all the main lines and many less popular variations. Each chapter has an explanation of both sides' plans and a summary giving the author's recommendation of best play. A well written and produced book.
Pub. 1997, softback, 144 pages.

TAIMANOV SICILIAN

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Graham Burgess
A detailed analysis of all lines of this flexible system which can sometimes become a Scheveningen, Maroczy Bind or even a Sveshnikov Sicilian. Burgess offers detailed analysis of some anti-Taimanov systems (particularly 5.Nb5) before moving on to the transpositions mentioned and finally to the "pure" Taimanov and all White's methods of meeting it. Includes chapters on 6.g3/f4/Be3/Be2. A thorough and objective coverage in the old "variation A213" style with no real bias for either side.
pub. 2000, softback, 208 pages.