Autor: Bologan, Viktor
Verlag / Hersteller: ChessBase
Erscheinungsjahr: 2011
Sprache: Englisch

Beating the Sicilian – Vol. 1 – Victor Bologan

A Grandmaster Repertoire for White

The Sicilian Defence is one of the most popular and complex responses to 1.e4. In Beating the Sicilian – Vol. 1, Grandmaster Victor Bologan presents a practical repertoire for White based on the Open Sicilian.

The first volume focuses on Black’s systems following 2...Nc6. Bologan explains the important variations as well as the typical plans, strategic ideas and tactical motifs that White needs to know.

Playing against 2...Nc6

The course covers important systems of the Open Sicilian, including the Sveshnikov/Cheliabinsk Variation, Richter-Rauzer systems, the Maroczy Bind and various sidelines.

The emphasis is not only on memorising theoretical variations, but also on understanding the resulting positions and typical plans. This makes the course suitable for ambitious players who want to build a reliable repertoire against the Sicilian Defence.

Extensive Video Training

Victor Bologan guides the viewer through the most important variations and explains how White should react to Black’s different setups. The course combines opening theory with practical explanations and instructive examples.

It is particularly suitable for ambitious club and tournament players who regularly face the Sicilian Defence and want to play the Open Sicilian with confidence.

Product Details

• repertoire for White against the Sicilian Defence
• based on the Open Sicilian
• focus on variations after 2...Nc6
• covers important main lines and sidelines
• Sveshnikov/Cheliabinsk Variation
• Richter-Rauzer systems
• Maroczy Bind
• language: English
• ChessBase FritzTrainer
• medium: DVD