Kotronias: Grandmaster Repertoire: Beating the Anti-Sicilians (hardcover)

Autor: Kotronias, Vassilios
Verlag / Hersteller: Quality Chess
Erscheinungsjahr: 2015
Sprache: Englisch
Buchumschlag: hardcover
Seiten: 500

Comprehensive Anti-Sicilian Defence for Black Players

Grandmaster Repertoire: Beating the Anti-Sicilians by Vassilios Kotronias offers Black a complete roadmap against White's attempts to avoid the Open Sicilian. The book covers anti-Sicilian variations from move 2 onwards, including lines tested at World Championship level.

This repertoire guide is designed for Black players who want reliable weapons against Wing Gambits, Morra Gambits, 2.c3, the Closed Sicilian, and the 3.Bb5+ Rossolimo. It provides concrete recommendations tailored to 2...d6, 2...e6, and 2...Nc6 systems.

Kotronias, a ten-time Greek Champion and experienced grandmaster, combines theoretical depth with practical analysis to equip players with the tools needed to refute White's deviations and force the game into familiar territory.

Highlights

• Complete coverage of anti-Sicilian sidelines starting from move 2 through World Championship-level variations
• Detailed strategies for 2...d6, 2...e6, and 2...Nc6 players with specific recommendations for each setup
• Expert analysis of major anti-Sicilian systems: Wing Gambit, Morra Gambit, 2.c3, Closed Sicilian, and Rossolimo
• Original analysis and novelties in key positions to give Black practical winning chances
• 500 pages of opening preparation tailored for club players and correspondence chess
• Written by a grandmaster renowned for his Sicilian expertise and opening preparation

An essential resource for Black players who refuse to allow White easy deviations from the main theoretical battlegrounds.

FAQ

Which Black responses does this book cover?
The book provides recommendations for Black's main anti-Sicilian defences: 2...d6, 2...e6, and 2...Nc6. Each receives tailored analysis and concrete move recommendations to counter White's deviations from the Open Sicilian.

What anti-Sicilian systems are included?
Coverage includes Wing Gambits, Morra Gambits, 2.c3, the Closed Sicilian, and 3.Bb5+ Rossolimo variations, among other White deviations. The book begins with move 2 alternatives and extends to variations played at championship level.

For which player level is this book suitable?
The book is designed for club players at higher levels and correspondence chess players seeking a comprehensive opening repertoire. It combines practical analysis with theoretical depth appropriate for ambitious players.