Classical Sicilian by Alexander Raetsky

Classical Sicilian by Alexander Raetsky

The Classical Sicilian is one of Black s most popular and highly regarded opening choices against 1 e4, and it s been a favourite of such greats as Vladimir Kramnik, Alexei Shirov and Vishy Anand. White has a number of aggressive ways to battle against the Classical: the fashionable Richter-Rauzer Attack; Bobby Fischer s favourite, the Sozin Attack; and finally the wild Velimirovic Attack, and no work on the Classical would be complete without a study of these fascinating variations. In this book, Alexander Raetsky and Maxim Chetverik revisit the basics of the Classical Sicilian, elaborating on the crucial early moves and plans for both sides in a way that is often neglected in other texts.Everyman Chess s Starting Out series has firmly established itself as the leading guide to studying openings for up-and-coming players. These books are distinguished by their easy-to-read layout, the lucid explanations of the fundamentals, and the abundance of notes, tips and warnings to help the reader absorb vital ideas. Starting Out opening books are ideal for enthusiastic chess players who have little experience of the openings in question and who wish to appreciate the essential principles behind them.*Written by Classical Sicilian Experts*All the main lines are covered*Ideal for improving players

"'The ideal opening training manuals' Grandmaster Glenn Flear reviewing the Starting Out series in New in Chess. 'The first books I browse when I go to the bookstore.' Chess Cafe reviewing the Starting Out series."

Alexander Raetsky is a Russian Grandmaster and an experienced competitor on the chess tournament circuit. He's also a skilled writer and has been a frequent contributor to the famous Russian magazine 64 and the internationally renowned publication New in Chess. His first book for Everyman Chess, Meeting 1 e4, was very well received by reviewers and chess players alike. Maxim Chetverik, also from Russia, is an International Master and a renowned opening theoretician. Earlier works for Everyman Chess include Starting Out: Queen's Gambit Accepted, which he co-authored with Raetsky.

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ISBN 13	9781857445374
ISBN 10	1857445376
Title	Classical Sicilian
Author	Alexander Raetsky
Series	Starting Out Series
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Everyman Chess
Year published	2007-11-07
Number of pages	192
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