The Pirc Defence by Mihail Marin
The Pirc chess opening is more of a counterattack than a defense: Black allows his opponent to occupy the center and provokes a confrontation, trusting in the power of the g7-bishop and the dynamic potential in his position. It is the perfect weapon for players who seek a complex strategic fight with the black pieces.Mihail Marin has been playing the Pirc for more than twenty years, with excellent results. In The Pirc Defence he not only presents his best analysis against all of White's major options, but also shares the strategic insights he has gained through his extensive experience in this opening. Praise for the author's previous work: Beautifully written and inspirational - GM Luke McShaneA typically lucid and thorough exposition from perhaps the most insightful and reliable chess author writing today. - GM Jonathan Rowson, New in Chess
"Marin has a calm, serious, pedagogic writing styleIn his script you'll find regular comments on the context, history and relevance of various move orders and strategic ideas. All this purveys a lasting impression that he really knows his subject matter. Indeed, many of the key games and innovative ideas involve Marin's work at the board or emanate from his homework.
Those who know and remember Marin's English Opening trilogy will recognise in the text his reliance on strategic and tactical explanations to get his message across. It lightens and enlightens the overall reading experience.
A convincing repertoire, with lots of original high-class input, and a highly professional publication." -- GM Glenn Flear, New in Chess Yearbook
Mihail Marin is a grandmaster from Romania. His books for Quality Chess have established him as one of the world's finest chess authors.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781784830403 |
| ISBN 10 | 1784830402 |
| Title | The Pirc Defence |
| Author | Mihail Marin |
| Series | Grandmaster Repertoire Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Quality Chess UK LLP |
| Year published | 2017-11-02 |
| Number of pages | 408 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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