Sicilian ..e5 Systems

OPENING FOR WHITE ACCORDING TO ANAND VOL. 9

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Alexander Khalifman
Volume 9 of this series, based on the repertoire of Vishy Anand, is devoted to Sicilian systems arising after 1.e4,c5; 2.Nf3,Nc6; 3.d4, and includes the Lowenthal, Kalashnikov, Four Knights, Taimanov and Paulsen variations as well as rare alternatives for Black such as 4..Qb6; and 4..d5. As usual the analysis is extensive and of high quality and there are concluding summaries to each of the fourteen chapters. Author Alexander Khalifman was the 14th FIDE World Champion.
Pub. 2007, softback, 274 pages.

NEO-SVESHNIKOV

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Jeremy Silman
Analysis of 1.e4,c5; 2.Nf3,Nc6; 3.d4,cxd4; 4.Nxd4,e5; 5.Nb5,d6; also called the Kalashnikov system. Silman explains the key strategies or both sides followed by 6 chapters of clearly presented analysis. An ideal introduction to this opening for players of either side.
Pub. 1991, softback, 112 pages.

SICILIAN KALASHNIKOV

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Jan Pinski & Jacob Aagard
An up-to-date coverage of one of the sharpest variations of the Sicilian which arises after 1.e4,e5; 2.Nf3,Nc6; 3.d4,cxd4; 4.Nxd4,e5; 5.Nb5,d6. All the important variations are examined in thirteen chapters which also include 35 annotated games to illustrate each side's strategy. The final chapter invites the reader to find some typical Kalashnikov combinations from 25 diagrammed positions. The book has three main parts covering 6.c4, 6.N1c3 and earlier diversions. A useful battle manual for a system where preparation is essential.
Pub. 2001, softback, 175 pages.

B33 LASKER/SVESHNIKOV VARIATION

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Aleksandar Matanovic (Ed)
An authoritative Chess Informant published opening monograph with Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings style tables and extensive explanatory footnotes covering the theoretically crucial Lasker/Sveshnikov Sicilian (1.e4,c5; 2.Nf3,Nc6; 3.d4,cxd4; 4.Nxd4,Nf6; 5.Nc3,e5). This opening has been part of the repertoire of leading players such as Anand, Kramnik, Topalov, Shirov, Leko, Ivanchuk and many others. It is subject to continuous innovations, new moves, and fresh ideas.
The book also contains 100 illustrative key games, featuring the world's top players, with languageless annotations, often by the players themselves.
Pub. 2009, softback, 319 pages.

COMPLETE SVESHNIKOV SICILIAN

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Yuri Yakovich
The Sveshnikov Variation (1.e4,c5; 2.Nf3, Nc6; 3.d4,exd4; 4.Nxd4,Nf6; 5.Nc3,e5) is one of the most uncompromising lines of the Sicilian Defence. Black accepts a loose pawn-structure in return for a great deal of piece activity. Decades of experience have shown that it is far from easy for White to neutralize Black's active play, and the Sveshnikov is now firmly established as a favourite weapon for players who wish to win games as Black. Leading grandmasters who have relied on the Sveshnikov include Nunn, Krasenkow, Lautier, Illescas, Shirov, Leko and, most notably, Vladimir Kramnik. Here Russian GM Yakovich presents a detailed, up-to-date coverage of all the main variations including White's 6th and 7th move alternatives and the Pelikan system. Yakovich is an expert in this system and he makes his personal recommendations clear in the text. This is the most comprehensive book on the Sveshnikov since the inventor's own 1980s work.
Pub. 2002, softback, 272 pages.

EASIEST SICILIAN

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Atanas Kolev & Trajko Nedev
This book presents a Black repertoire with 1 e4 c5 2 Nf3 Nc6, based on the most aggressive Sveshnikov lines. The, somewhat strange, title of "Easiest Sicilian" comes about because the authors believe that the Sveshnikov is easy to include in your repertoire and strategically simple! As well as recommending a Black repertoire in the Sveshnikov the book also offers ideas against the Rossolimo (3 Bb5) and Alapin (3 c3 systems). The main body of the book is devoted to the Chelyabinsk variation (1 e4 c5 2 Nf3 Nc6 3 d4 cxd4 4 Nxd4 Nf6 5 Nc3 e5 6 Ndb5 d6 7 Bg5 a6 8 Na3 b5 and now either 9.Nd5 or 9.Bxf6). The authors propose major novelties in practically all topical lines and the repertoire avoids solid, but passive variations. They are left for backup lines while the authors' recommendation goes for the most challenging options. "Currently I do not see any serious theoretical problems for Black" claims Kolev in the foreword. In the Rossolimo the authors also share completely new ideas, developed by them after 3..Nf6; for Black. The layout of the book follows other Chess Stars books with each chapter having "Quick Repertoire", "Step-by-Step" and "Complete Games" sections. The material is up-to-date to April 10, 2008.
Atanas Kolev is a Bulgarian Grandmaster. Trajko Nedev is a Grandmaster from FYR Macedonia.
Pub. 2008, softback, 240 pages.

EASY GUIDE TO THE SVESHNIKOV SICILIAN

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Jacob Aagaard
A well presented repertoire book for Black. The first chapter, 'How to Play the Sveshnikov' illustrates typical plans, pawn structure and piece placement and gives several example positions, with their continuations, to illustrate play. Further chapters offer a repertoire for Black against White's main options. Less coverage is given to the weaker White moves and plans (one good reply is sufficient) with more extensive analysis being reserved for the main Novosibirsk and Chelyabinsk variations and for 9.Nd5.
pub. 2000, softback, 144 pages.

OPENING FOR WHITE ACCORDING TO ANAND VOL. 10

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Alexander Khalifman
Volume 10 is devoted almost entirely to the Chelyabinsk Variation of the Sicilian Sveshnikov (1.e4,c5; 2.Nf3,Nc6; 3.d4,cxd4; 4.Nxd4,Nf6; 5.Nc3,e5; 6.Ndb5.d6; 7.Bg5,a6; 8.Na3,b5; 9.Nd5,Be7; 10.Bxf6,Bxf6; 11.c3) Deviations along the way, including the playable 8..Be6; are analysed in part 1 whilst part 2 concentrates on the main line. Khalifman states that, whilst the Sveshnikov remains unrefuted, he has unearthed some new ideas in his analysis which will set serious problems for Black. As always with this series the content is up-to-date and of high quality. Each chapter concludes with a summary of current theory.
Pub. 2007, softback, 190 pages.

STARTING OUT: SICILIAN SVESHNIKOV

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John Cox
The "Starting Out" series is aimed at experienced club and tournament players who want to take up a new opening and provides a practical mixture of explanation and theory to enable the opening to be played with confidence and understanding at sub Grandmaster level. In this book IM John Cox explores the fundamentals of the Sveshnikov, elaborating on the crucial early moves and ideas for both sides in a way that is often neglected. The reader is helped throughout with a plethora of notes, tips and warnings highlighting the vital characteristics of the Sicilian Sveshnikov. The main lines and all sidelines are considered with the help of 44 extensively annotated games in this ideal first book for prospective Sveshnikov players. John Cox is an English I.M. and author of Starting Out: 1.d4 and Dealing with d4 Deviations.
Pub. 2007, softback, 271 pages.

SVESHNIKOV RELOADED

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Dorian Rogozenko
In 2003 Dorian Rogozenko helped Ruslan Ponomariov to prepare for his match which never happened against Garry Kasparov - the subject: The Sicilian Sveshnikov. Now you are able to have a private training session worthy of a World Champion in with this remarkable book, which successfully combines theoretical depth with clear explanations. In 38 chapters Rogozenko describes the current state of theory including early deviations by both sides and the main lines with 9.Nd5 and 9.Bxf6. He offers clear explanations of the important features of key positions to help the reader gain understanding of what is a notoriously complex opening system. The author is a Romanian Grandmaster and author of a CD on the Sveshnikov System.
Pub. 2005, softback, 341 pages.