Beating the Anti-Sicilians: Grandmaster Repertoire 6A [Paperback]

The Sicilian Defence is the most combative wayto meet 1.e4, but Blacks hopes of reaching his favourite Dragon, Najdorf orSveshnikov are often quashed at an early stage. In Beating theAnti-Sicilians, grandmaster Vassilios Kotronias provides full coverageagainst Whites many attempts to steer the game away from Open Sicilianterritory. Beginning with sidelines on move 2, the author provides expertrecommendations against all Whites sensible deviations  as well as somenot-so-sensible ones!The Sicilian Defence is the most combative way to meet 1.e4, but Blacks hopes of reaching his favourite Dragon, Najdorf or Sveshnikov are often quashed at an early stage. In Grandmaster Repertoire 6A  Beating the Anti-Sicilians, grandmaster Vassilios Kotronias provides full coverage against Whites many attempts to steer the game away from Open Sicilian territory. Beginning with sidelines on move 2, and extending all the way to variations tested at World Championship level, the author provides expert recommendations against all Whites sensible deviations (as well as some not-so-sensible ones!) with specific advice tailored for 2...d6, 2...e6 and 2...Nc6 players.Be it tackling Wing and Morra Gambits head first, outmanoeuvring 2.c3 and Closed aficionados, bashing 3.Bb5 or ruining the Rossolimo, this book contains everything you need to make your opponents wish they had played 2.Nf3 and 3.d4!Vassilios Kotronias is an experienced grandmaster and ten-time Greek Champion. A Sicilian expert, he is feared for his profound opening preparation.