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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
